A Better Relationship for Valentine’s Day

Couple And Individual Therapy To Save Your Marriage

23 October 2017

Vicki Alexander

When couples begin having troubles in their marriage, it may not be due to the marriage itself. It could be that one spouse is dealing with issues that they don't have the tools to manage. If one spouse is struggling emotionally, the relationship will struggle. Below, you will find a few tips that can help you save your marriage as you or your spouse work through the issues at hand:

Communication is Crucial

You need to be able to talk to your spouse and they need to be able to talk to you. This has to be done without arguing or fighting. If you cannot talk about serious issues without it turning ugly, you need to get a third party involved as you try to work these things out.

Couple's therapy is a valuable tool in maintaining a healthy marriage. It is a safe place where you will both have the chance to say what's been bothering you while being protected from the disparagements that can come with open conversation. You will have a third party in the room to guide the conversation and keep it on track while putting a stop to the arguing that would typically occur without them.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy can help both of you cope with things. Even if you aren't the one dealing with emotional problems, it can be good to have someone that can lend you a listening ear so that you can vent without having to worry about hurting your spouse's feelings or creating a tenser situation.

Give some Space

It's not easy dealing with all of this. Don't spend all of your time trying to work things out. Give each other the time that is needed to work things out in your own minds and hearts. Just having some space will give you both the time that you need to really think things through and maybe even miss each other a little bit so that you can reignite the flame that may be flickering.

Stay Positive

Even when things are at their worst, do your best to stay positive. If you are both seeking help from outside the marriage and are working to talk through the issues, you have a great chance of saving things and creating a more positive future. Try not to get down about it all – not easy advice to follow, but if you manage to do it, things will be better for both of you.

Be patient. Oftentimes, a little time, space, and discussions could be just what is needed to cure the cold that has grown between you and your spouse. Contact a company like Center For Family Guidance for more information.

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