CoupleRef Launches "AI Couples Referee" to Solve Valentine's Day Relationship Strain

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MONTREAL - February 6, 2026 - As headlines fill with stories of people marrying AI companions, a new Montreal-based technology is launching to do the opposite: using AI to strengthen real-world human marriages. CoupleRef, the first AI-driven platform designed for active three-way mediation, is now open to the public to provide clinical-grade relationship support for couples who are priced out of traditional therapy.

Launched in time for the high-pressure Valentine's Day season, CoupleRef moves beyond passive advice. It acts as a Neutral Referee in live conversations, using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) frameworks to help partners decode each other's hidden emotions and communication cycles in real-time.

What's New in Relationship Tech:

A Unique AI Therapist for Every Relationship: CoupleRef does not use a "one-size-fits-all" approach. By utilizing the same validated assessments used by clinical psychologists (including ECR-R and Five-Factor models), the AI analyzes dyadic data to build a custom "Relationship Profile." This creates a personalized version of the AI specifically calibrated to the unique personalities, attachment styles, and history of each couple.

3-Way Mediation & The "Neutral Referee": Unlike 1-on-1 chatbots, CoupleRef mediates live between two partners. It identifies when a conversation is escalating and acts as a referee to help partners navigate out of "negative cycles" before they cause lasting damage.

Decoding Emotions: The platform helps partners "translate" each other's actions. It assists users in understanding the underlying emotions behind their partner's words, providing personalized guidance on how to express needs with honesty and kindness.

Softening Conflict: Rather than just providing tips, the AI actively coaches partners on how to soften anger and recognize the repetitive cycles that keep them stuck in conflict.

"We wanted to shift the focus from AI as a substitute for intimacy to AI as a support system for it," says Daniel, Founder of CoupleRef. "By providing immediate, data-driven insights, we act as a specialized third party that helps people understand themselves and their partners better than they ever could on their own."

In celebration of its launch, CoupleRef is offering free relationship assessments and guided mediation sessions throughout the month of February. Couples can start their personalized journey today at https://CoupleRef.com.

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About CoupleRef: CoupleRef is an AI-powered relationship wellness company based in Montreal. By merging advanced large language models with proven psychological frameworks, CoupleRef provides accessible, data-driven mediation tools designed to support and sustain human intimacy.

Media Contact: Daniel Fountenberry, Founder, CoupleRef, Daniel@CoupleRef.com

CoupleRef
1250 Rue Guy Street, 6th Floor
Montreal, Quebec, H3H 2T4

CoupleRef is a pioneer in the field of AI-mediated relationship wellness. Based in the AI hub of Montreal, the company was founded on the belief that technology should be used to support and sustain human intimacy rather than simulate or replace it.

Unlike traditional chatbots, CoupleRef acts as a "Neutral Referee" for couples. The platform utilizes validated clinical assessments, including the ECR-R and Five-Factor models, to build a personalized "Relationship Profile" for every couple. This profile allows the AI to offer bespoke guidance tailored to the specific personalities and communication cycles of the partners involved.

By integrating proven Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) frameworks, CoupleRef helps couples decode emotional triggers, soften anger, and break repetitive cycles of conflict. Our mission is to make high-quality, clinical-grade relationship support accessible to everyone, providing an immediate and objective third party to help partners understand each other more deeply.

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