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Couples therapy can have negative connotations for a lot of people.
The idea is that if a couple is in therapy, they must be about to split.
There was a major betrayal
This one is probably the most obvious.
She added that couples may not even know how to proceed with this newfound information.
Moore told me that the more negativity you see, the less likely the relationship will survive long-term.
“What’s your ratio looking like?”
Carrie Krawiec, a licensed marriage and family therapist, agreed.
She said that problems in communication often happen in one of two forms.
He described these as arguments that always lead to the same place.
You don’t argue
That’s right, I saiddon’t.
She said that by not arguing you are forcing down your feelings, which can breed resentment.
Keith Miller, a licensed social workerwho specializes in couples therapy, agreed.
He told me, “Lack of conflict doesn’t mean that you feel connected to your partner.
You want different things for the future
People change over time.
That’s true both while single and in a relationship.
Moore told me that when couples have very different goals, it could be time to see a therapist.
“It becomes a problem when you are constantly choosing to daydream about a life with someone else.”
“Unfortunately, the problems that could be addressed in pre-marital work continue until there is a breaking point.
Try scheduling one, or doing something fun together.
You have everything to gain.
