We hear a lot about spring cleaning at this time of year, but it's not just your home or wardrobe that might need a refresh.

Our relationships can often do with some attention too, says Zena Burgess, CEO at the Australian Psychological Society.

In marriages and long-term commitments especially, Dr Burgess says it's easy to let things "drift along".

"Things might annoy you, and you let them go on, and it gets difficult," she says.

"The idea of a spring clean for the relationship is taking stock, taking some space with your partner to talk about what is working, and what isn't."

So how do you "spring clean" a relationship?

Where to start

Couples should take some time to sit down and talk about where they are at, suggests Isiah McKimmie, a couples therapist and sexologist based in Bris

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