Is the communication between you and your partner open or a constant issue? Does each one of you try to fix or control the other one? Do you feel distant and/or disconnect? Are you able to express your needs and feelings? Does one of you have always the need to be right? Are conflict faced directly resolved or go unresolved? Do you trust each other or has trust been broken?
Research shows that couples seek professional help from a qualified therapist after seven to eight years of fights, unresolved conflicts, lack of intimacy, and/or other challenges. Healthy relationships are characterized by common attitudes and behaviors that protect the relationship and creates safe environment where intimacy flourishes. The difficulties your marriage/relationship is facing can be an opportunity to turn things around.
Couples therapy is often a wise first step toward a healthier and happier relationship. Caring and effective counseling from a qualified relational therapist may help save your marriage.
Dr.Baya Mebarek, Psy.D.,LMFT
