Some couples are advised to obtain couples counseling prior to marriage. Its a good way to ascertain the couple’s dynamic and do some preventative work on their communication skills. Such was the case of Larry and Gail, who were both in their early 20’s and soon to be wed.
After several sessions of couples counseling, Gail had this to say: Read the rest of this entry »
Estra and Tommy entered couples counseling so they could address some longstanding problems that neither had been contending with. Tommy was constantly working and rarely spent any “quality time” with Estra and she had grown to resent this. Problem being, she felt like this for the last 10 years. When asked why they hadn’t entered marital counseling before, Estra had this to say: Read the rest of this entry »
Nothing can rock a marriage or a relationship to the core more than a betrayal. Whether its an affair, a lie, a series of lies; all spell broken trust. Some couples can’t recover from the hurt and pain while others take years to heal and release the mistrust. Marriage counseling is a helpful way to regain that lost trust since the counselors are trained specifically in this area. It’s often hard to see the forest through the trees, if you are a couple going it alone. A trained counselor can navigate the tricky waters of complicated feelings that surround betrayal. Read the rest of this entry »
Many couples who are preparing to get married seek counseling prior to their marriage as part of their church’s request. It’s a smart move, before starting a life together. A professional couples counselor can evaluate the couple’s communication skills and spot some “trouble areas” before they become problematic. Read the rest of this entry »
Marie, a spouse of 15 years, had this to say about her couples counseling experience:
I love Tom. Obviously or I wouldn’t have stayed with him so long. But I stopped liking him and that I couldn’t shake. Tom used to be an idealistic hippie-type, always talking about Mother Earth and freedom for all people. While sometimes it got annoying, it was always an aspect of him I really loved. Read the rest of this entry »
Is an emotional affair as devastating on a marriage as a “sexual” affair? It can be, but that doesn’t mean a couple can’t heal. An emotional affair usually means that there is a level of emotional intimacy, but they have not engaged in sexual intimacy. Marriage counselors are helping couple deal with issues of infidelity whether they stem from an online relationship, an old friendship, or a work-related affair. Read the rest of this entry »
Daryl and Sarah were in unusual situation – one that the experienced couples counselor they had chosen hadn’t witnessed before.
Daryl was still married – to another woman. Daryl and his wife had established separate living situations years ago but decided to stay together until the children grew older. Daryl had met Sarah at the sound studio in which he worked. She was a recording artist who came into town to work on her project and then promptly flew thousands of miles back to her home in New York City. Read the rest of this entry »
