Christian Therapist for women of color with anxiety and insomnia throughout CA
Marriage takes quite a bit of work. It is two people, coming together to intentionally create a life that works well. A great marriage however, is simply the result of a lifetime of work. There is no luck involved. It is about unlearning old patterns that no longer work for you, and relearning new patterns that can move your marriage forward.
In my opinion, one of the most helpful tools that all couples should learn within their marriage is the 5 love languages.
The average couple waits about 6 years after the start of marital issues before seeking help. 6 years! That’s a long time. It’s over 2,000 days of unhappiness. Let me tell you a secret- you do not need to wait that long to establish the happy, fulfilling relationship that you want.
Now you don’t necessarily have to run to a couples therapist for every relationship issue. Not sure if you should seek marriage counseling? Here are 4 signs that you need couples therapy NOW.
So you’ve started couples counseling. You’re nervous, some times you don’t want to be there, but you really want is to feel connected to your spouse. You’re tired of the arguments, the cold shoulders and feeling like you live with your roommate.
Here are 5 simple tips to help you make the most out of marriage counseling.
You’re a busy bee. Between work, taking care of the kids, managing a household and planning for your goals and dreams, you barely have a second to yourself- let alone hours and hours to spend with your spouse. These are some of the simple tips that I give to my couples who are in marriage or couples counseling.
You and your partner have been struggling for a while. You’ve tried to patch things up, but to no avail. It seems like you’re arguing every other day. And you can’t stand it anymore.
You decided to contact a marriage counselor, after all you’ve heard that couples counseling can really improve your relationship.
Before you attend your first couples therapy or marriage counseling session, here’s what you should know:
