Recharge the Relationship

Did you know that on average, it takes couples about 6 years to attend therapy after first considering it 1? Often, by that time, therapy could have been beneficial earlier. Like yearly wellness exams, relationships can benefit from regular check-ups too.

A lot can happen in a year, so setting aside time to recharge your relationship through therapy, workshops, or self-led check-ins can make a significant difference. Just like your computer requires regular updates, your relationship can benefit from consistent care and communication updates.

Why Couples Therapy?

We sometimes fall into communication patterns that are no longer effective. Work, family, and daily life can push our personal needs to the side. But with a strong connection to our partner, life's stressors become more manageable. Here are some reasons why couples therapy can be beneficial:

• Strengthen or rekindle your connection.
• Review communication patterns.
• Learn tools to manage conflict more effectively.
• Address past unresolved conflicts.
• Explore intimacy needs and differences.
• Discuss parenting challenges.

What's the Delay?

Sometimes, one partner may be more open to therapy than the other, which is natural. Some fear that therapy might indicate an impending divorce, but it often does the opposite. Therapy can deepen connections and clarify relationship goals. For others, it may be a way to respectfully and healthily explore ending a relationship.

If these thoughts resonate with you, therapy could be the solution to address your concerns.

Are You Considering Couples Therapy?

If you're feeling disconnected, have unresolved issues, or want to strengthen your relationship, couples therapy can help. Whether you're exploring intimacy needs, cultural differences, or expanding your family, regular check-ins can not only reduce relationship distress but also strengthen your bond.

References

1. Gottman, J. M., Gottman, J. S., Cole, C., & Preciado, M. (2020). Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Couples About to Begin Couples Therapy: An Online Relationship Assessment of 40,681 Couples. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, jmft.12395. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12395

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