Often, marriage problems are related to communication, that`s why the best marriage counseling Broomfield therapists focus their approach in this direction, aiming to solve frustrations and help the two partners talk with each other better. A good communication translates into:
- Preoccupation (care) for the other (e.g. giving affective support to the partner when he/ she needs it)
- Closeness, intimacy (affective, emotional communication)
- Compatibility with personal values
We all have “relational” needs, and their fulfillment depends on the functionality of the relationship; among these, there is the need to feel safe, appreciated, have an impact on the loved one, have initiative, or express love.
A couple is like a living organism that evolves and passes through various stages, involving specific problems, but also crisis such as: birth of a child, partner’s infidelity, illness, unemployment etc.
Couple therapy services helps the two partners identify their dynamics and communication blockages, as each contributes to the existing problem and has to assume their share of responsibility and establish a plan in which they are committed to try making the relation work.
There are also situations in which couple therapy can help the two to realize and communicate that they do not want to continue being together anymore.
Recent Comments