We’ve all been there at some point. You’re in a relationship and things are going well, but then they aren’t anymore. Maybe your partner doesn’t want to communicate with you or maybe they can’t control their anger. Whatever the issue is, it’s important that you both sit down for a conversation because this could be something that needs to be addressed professionally. Here are some strategies to help get you started.
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Discuss what marriage counseling is and why it’s important. In case you are unclear about this yourself, marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. While many partners may be reluctant to enter therapy because they don’t want to feel under attack, don’t want to bring up ” old stuff,” or simply don’t see the value in it, research consistently shows that marriage counseling strengthens marriages.
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Talk about the benefits of marriage counseling. Some of these benefits include being able to talk about things that are hard to talk about with a trained professional. Other benefits include that it can help you clarify your feelings about your relationship, it can help resolve relationship roadblocks, it can deepen intimacy and connection, and it can help promote self-awareness and personal growth.
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Share your thoughts on how you would like to see your relationship change as a result of marriage counseling. Specifically, clear on what challenges your relationship has and how marriage counseling can help to improve them.
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Brainstorm ways to make this happen – write down ideas, talk them over with each other, etc.
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Get back together and discuss what steps you are going to take in order to get started on this journey towards better communication and a stronger relationship!
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For more information or help with getting started, contact one of our black therapist today.