There are few things in life as stressful as a failing relationship. When two people are fighting, feeling distant, and struggling to understand each another, they often turn to couples counseling to help strengthen and rebuild their bond.
Couples counseling can be an intense experience for both partners. Many people have seen their intimacy grow, their communication improve, and their relationship flourish during therapy. Joint counseling can help people see their strengths and weaknesses, both as individuals and partners.
Yet therapy, especially when it involves a couple, often is fraught with strong feelings and emotions. It also can be time-consuming, expensive, and, at times, painful.
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Thank you for the comment that a therapist should not tell a client to stay our leave the relationship. Last year, I found out that my husband had been seeing escorts, and the only person to pressure me was his therapist at the Center for Sexual Health. He claimed to be working with both of us, but that statement was a huge red flag. It was one if the reasons I wanted to get a couples therapist outside if that clinic.
Agates & Amaryllis – I’m sorry that happened to you. I hope you were able to find a couple’s therapist that both you and your husband felt comfortable with. Take care – Jenise
My boyfriend and I started arguing badly and then let things simmer and now he’s moved out for us to have some space. He’s agreed to go to therapy to try to work it out but he’s a pessimistic person by nature. Is it too late to go if he’s left the house? We still both love each other.