Warning Signs That Indicate That You Need Couples Counseling

By Daphne Bowen


Divorce rates are at an all time high. Unfortunately, not a lot of couples are seeking help when their marriages are in trouble. This is mainly due to the negative association that comes with therapy. In addition, people might not know when the right time to go for couples counseling is until it is too late. Here are some major indications that your marriage is not doing so well and you need professional help from a counselor.

When there is a communication problem in your marriage, it is time to seek help. Communication problems entails lack of frequent communication between partners, finding it hard to open up to your partner or when talking leaves you feeling depressed and insecure. Also, if the tone you use when communicating is unfriendly most of the times. Negative communication can eventually lead to emotional abuse or even physical abuse.

If one partner cheats, it is important that you both go for therapy if the relationship is to be saved. It may be hard for the hurt partner to forgive and work past the betrayal and it is often through the help of a professional that the journey towards recovery starts. Also, you may be unsure about whether to dissolve your union or not. Talking to a professional can help to provide the clarity needed to make a logical decision.

Sometimes you may have a problem in your marriage but you have no idea how to solve it. In such situations, you may be better off getting help from a trained counselor. They will give you ideas of how to go about resolving your issues. This may be better than seeking advice from other people, as they may not give you proper advice, due to their own lack of knowledge. There are many professional Ormond Beach FL counselors, who you can seek help from.

When you have come to the point in your marriage where you think that divorce or separation is your only choice, it is best to see a therapist together. The Ormond Beach FL therapist can give hope in a dying marriage and help to revive your relationship. Sometimes, the problems that you may think are insurmountable may just need some professional guidance to help you solve them.

If you don't get along with each others families, seek help. If one of you feels anxious or unaccepted by the other partner's family, this is not healthy for the relationship. Also, if you feel that your partner sides with their family or their family is aggressive towards you, it is time to get help.

If you no longer respect your partner, this is not a good sign. You may feel resentful towards them or you may not care about their opinion on various matters. You may feel that you are better than them and more intelligent.

If you no longer know what is going on in your partner's life, you should be concerned. This is a sign that you are growing apart and that you might soon be strangers. You need to rediscover how to be close again by taking deliberate steps. This might not be an easy process and you might need the guidance and encouragement of a therapist to help you.




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