Moving Forward with Couples Counseling

Love is often the reason why two people decide to “tie the knot”. To have a happy marriage, however, there are other elements that must be present in order to make it last. Trust and respect are essential. Commitment, effective communication, and the ability to resolve your conflicts are also extremely important. These are the reasons why most people say that “you need to work on your marriage to make it work.”

In real life, relationships are unique and so are their individual issues. While love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship, it is an important element that can motivate you to work and try harder to improve your relationship. It can be difficult to communicate effectively and resolve conflict on your own, relationship counseling can help.

Relationships Can Be Challenging

Have you ever heard that “opposites attract”? It is natural for people to be different from each other. Complementary differences can, in fact, be endearing and they spice up your relationship, however they can also sow seeds of conflict. Opposite views, beliefs and cultures can clash, bringing about frequent disagreements. Frequent conflicts can be stressful and they can grate on your nerves. In time and without resolving your issues, they may build up, creating undue tension, stress, frustration, sadness, and other problems.

Marriage can be very complicated. It has intense emotional aspects to it. Conflicts and issues can seem to arise from the simplest things. You and your partner bring into your marriage your individual values, ideas, views, and personal traits.Aside from your love for each other, your children may also motivate you to work on your marriage. Marriage also has binding legal aspects. All this can complicate your issues further.

Without resolving your issues, they can become major forces that may begin to drive you apart. Unresolved conflict can seem to squash your affections for each other and tear your relationship apart. It can leave you feeling miserable and alone. It is important to remember that you are not alone. Many couples work through concerns like this and many more in counseling.

How Can Therapy Help?

Counseling can be an extremely effective way to address issues in your relationship. With your therapist you and your partner can process your feelings and concerns. You can learn healthy ways to communicate your feelings and needs. You will learn effective communication skills as well as conflict resolution skills. In therapy you can learn a variety of skills to help you move forward together.

Research shows that 40-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. This does NOT have to be you.

Marriage Counseling Made Simple

The Gottman Institute states “Truth be told, the effectiveness of marriage counseling is directly related to the motivation level of both partners and timing”. If you are ready to make a change in your relationship, Carolina Counseling Services is here to help.

CCS in Cameron, North Carolina contracts with skilled licensed therapists who can help you and your partner move forward together. Don’t wait for your relationship to become unmanageable, call now to get started!

Jaime Johnson Fitzpatrick LCMHCS, LCAS is one of the Owners and Vice Presidents of Carolina Counseling Services. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in the State of North Carolina as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in State of New York. Jaime is also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and utilizes various other approaches in her practice.