Does our relationship need therapy?

Every relationship experiences its fair share of ups and downs. Conflict, disagreement, and stress are part of being in a meaningful, healthy relationship. Although most romantic relationships begin on a high note, many will experience a loss of trust, connection, or intimacy. This is why relationship problems and marital issues are some of the most common reasons people seek psychotherapy services.

The best way to know if your partnership could benefit from therapy is to look for the “red flags” of unhealthy relationship:

  • Frequent fighting or arguing

  • Cheating and infidelity

  • “Stonewalling” or ignoring one another

  • Difficulty making decisions together

  • Backstabbing

  • Feeling unsafe or on-edge around one another

  • Problems with sex and intimacy

  • Financial stress and worry

  • Disagreements about having or raising children

  • Use of drugs or alcohol to tolerate one another

Research has found that poor relationship satisfaction in marriage is also related to a host of psychological and physical health issues. If you and your partner want to make a change and begin to rebuild your relationship, do not wait. Contact Clear Mind Counseling today to get the help you need.

HOW WILL Couples THERAPY HELP OUR RELATIONSHIP?

Clear Mind Counseling focuses on rebuilding the three main pillars of a healthy relationship: intimacy, trust, and communication.

Intimacy doesn’t just mean sex. Physical intimacy is just as important as emotional intimacy. Many couples complain of having “a sexless marriage,” although the issues regarding closeness likely go beyond the bedroom. Therapy can provide insights into issues with intimacy and help couples discover a deeper connection with one another, as well as overcome problems with sex and satisfaction.

Trust is all about reliability and confidence in your partner. Healthy partnerships feel secure, safe, and steady. If there is a violation of trust, such as cheating or abuse, that safety quickly disappear. Couples therapy can help the two of you work through those sorts of challenging experiences.

Although intimacy and trust are important, effective communication is crucial for maintaining a strong relationship. Therapists are able to identify problematic patterns of communication and miscommunication and help you work better together as a team. Once you can communicate your needs openly with one another, you can also begin to build stronger experiences of trust and intimacy.

THERAPY FOR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES CAN HELP YOU LEARN TO:

  • Be open, honest, and vulnerable with one another

  • Solve common issues in communication

  • Have (and enjoy) sex and other forms of intimacy

  • Move past old relationships and past experiences

  • Rediscover romance and fun

  • Set habits that keep the relationship running strong

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