First comes love, then comes Marriage (and maybe a Baby Carriage), and then… what? The belief and hope (and myth?) is blissful happiness forever and ever. Is this reality? Or is it a setup for unrealistic expectations?
Ask any married couple to tell you the truth and they will let you know marriage (or any long-term relationship) takes work. Is it worth the effort, time, commitment, compromise, and communication – Yes! However, both partners must be committed to the relationship in order make it last.
Ask any married couple to tell you the truth and they will let you know marriage (or any long-term relationship) takes work. Is it worth the effort, time, commitment, compromise, and communication – Yes! However, both partners must be committed to the relationship in order make it last.
If you answer “yes” to the following questions, you are exhibiting signs that you need help getting your relationship back on track:
Lack of Respect: Are you yelling at your partner? Are they yelling at you? Do you hurl insults and putdowns? Do you slam your partner when you are talking with friends or co-workers? Are you lying?
Lack of Communication: Do you avoid talking to each other? Do you ignore your partner? Do you make decisions (big or small) without your partner? Do you plan events without consulting with each other? Is there silence in the home for long periods of time?
Lack of Connection: Do you refuse to have shared hobbies or interests? Is laughing together a thing of the past? Do you believe your partner does not understand you? Do you not care if you spend time with your partner? Are your short-term and long-term goals completely different than your partner?
Lack of Intimacy: Is kissing a rare activity? Do you avoid physical contact (hand holding, cuddling, hugging, and/or sex)? Do you decline to look at your partner with desire? Do you find yourself drawn to another person?
If your relationship is struggling AND you want to make it work, therapy is an option. In therapy, you and your partner are in a safe environment where you can share feelings, ideas, and concerns. In addition, you can practice effective communication with a neutral, non-judgmental therapist.
Contact Bree today to start Couple’s therapy in the privacy and convenience of your home.
Lack of Respect: Are you yelling at your partner? Are they yelling at you? Do you hurl insults and putdowns? Do you slam your partner when you are talking with friends or co-workers? Are you lying?
Lack of Communication: Do you avoid talking to each other? Do you ignore your partner? Do you make decisions (big or small) without your partner? Do you plan events without consulting with each other? Is there silence in the home for long periods of time?
Lack of Connection: Do you refuse to have shared hobbies or interests? Is laughing together a thing of the past? Do you believe your partner does not understand you? Do you not care if you spend time with your partner? Are your short-term and long-term goals completely different than your partner?
Lack of Intimacy: Is kissing a rare activity? Do you avoid physical contact (hand holding, cuddling, hugging, and/or sex)? Do you decline to look at your partner with desire? Do you find yourself drawn to another person?
If your relationship is struggling AND you want to make it work, therapy is an option. In therapy, you and your partner are in a safe environment where you can share feelings, ideas, and concerns. In addition, you can practice effective communication with a neutral, non-judgmental therapist.
Contact Bree today to start Couple’s therapy in the privacy and convenience of your home.
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