Do you feel disconnected from you partner or spouse?
Are you in a relationship or marriage that’s beginning to feel stagnant? Do you lack the communication you need to thrive? Have you been feeling drained or defeated from frequent arguments with your significant other?
You may feel like your significant other is stubborn and inflexible in almost every situation, and you’re the one who does all the compromising in the relationship. Perhaps it feels like walking on eggshells whenever the two of you are around each other because you’re each afraid of how the other will react.
Do You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner Or Spouse?
Are you in a relationship or marriage that’s beginning to feel stagnant? Do you lack the communication you need to thrive? Have you been feeling drained or defeated from frequent arguments with your significant other?
You may feel like your significant other is stubborn and inflexible in almost every situation, and you’re the one who does all the compromising in the relationship. Perhaps it feels like walking on eggshells whenever the two of you are around each other because you’re each afraid of how the other will react.
Your Relationship May Suffer From Anger, Betrayal, Or Misunderstanding
Whether you’re in the beginning phases of your relationship or years into it, it takes real work from both of you to maintain a healthy and happy relationship. Communication and understanding are key, and if you find it difficult to understand each other’s perspectives, constant misunderstanding can ensue.
Maybe the two of you frequently get angry and call each other names whenever you can’t agree on things. Perhaps one of you cheated on the other and you’re both confused about how to move forward with the relationship.
Without the proper guidance, you may find yourselves rehashing the same arguments and growing further apart. Thankfully, working alongside a counselor can provide you both with the space you need to freely express your feelings when issues arise in your relationship or marriage.
It Takes A Lot Of Work To Maintain A Healthy Relationship!
Relationships are like plants—they must be nurtured with time, care, and affection in order to thrive. Without these elements, there’s a chance that the bond shared between the two of you could fall flat or cease to flourish.
Maybe things have become too routine between you and your partner. The stress from financial issues, co-parenting, or relying on each other too much may have dimmed the spark you once shared.
Social media and comparison culture also make life challenging for many couples. Scrolling through your feed and seeing your friends post images of how happy they are in their relationships can cause you to notice all of the pitfalls that you have in your own.
It Takes A Lot Of Work To Maintain A Healthy Relationship
None of us are perfect. No matter what, as a couple, you’re bound to get into disagreements at some point or another. But struggling with prolonged disconnection, sadness, or lack of intimacy might be signs of more serious concerns that could lie beneath the surface.
There are many reasons you and your partner could be drifting apart. Maybe the two of you have unlike ideals, familial views, or religious beliefs because of how different your upbringings were. Or perhaps your personalities differ drastically. Your partner could be more assertive and outgoing in all of their decisions. And if you’re mild-mannered or timid, you might find it challenging to speak up for yourself when you disagree with them.
Although problems will inevitably occur within a relationship or marriage, it’s difficult for many couples to understand the best means of communication without the help of counseling. Couples therapy provides you with a safe space to discuss your differences, figure out your goals, and find the spark that the two of you need to maintain a happy relationship.
Counseling Can Help You Push Forward As A Couple
Relationship issues typically arise due to a lack of understanding between you and your partner. Working with a therapist can help you both gain deeper insight into one another so that you can learn to communicate more openly and effectively as a couple.
Every relationship is unique, and every couple has distinct needs, so the initial session typically involves the three of us getting to know each other and discussing your reasons for coming to therapy. During our conversation, I will assess the presenting problems and we will work together to determine a plan of action that best suits your needs.
What to Expect in Couples
Diving into the issues, it’s important to spend some time discussing the hurt and pain that each of you are experiencing. In many cases, one person unintentionally hurts the
