Couples' counseling or therapy has a lot of stigma revolving around it. Couples feel ashamed or guilty when they have to resort to couples therapy. Most of them find it difficult to admit that they need to seek a counselor or therapist's help to save their relationship.
Unfortunately, by the time they do realize it, it's too late. However, if you notice the following signs in your partner or your relationship, you may be overdue for a couple's therapy appointment. Here's what you should be looking out for.
You're Always Fighting
Yes, we're starting with the obvious. You know it and your partner knows it. If you two are fighting all the time and can't have one conversation without a fight, it's time for couple's therapy. It will help you communicate in a healthy, respectful way.
If you're always yelling, disagreeing with each other, and not treating each other with respect, you need couple's therapy. It will help you learn how you can speak to each other calmly and with respect, and you will also learn how to disagree without fighting and yelling.
There is No Communication
You can't go without communicating with your partner. If you feel like your partner doesn't communicate with you, or you're unable to communicate with them, that's a warning sign. You need to consult a couple's therapist who can help you figure out why there is a lack of communication.
Always Coming Back to the Same Issues
If you and your partner are always talking about the same things repeatedly, this calls for couple's therapy. If you can't resolve your old issues like getting married too early, not having kids, or moving to a different city, therapy can help you find common ground or figure out if you're compatible to begin with.
Sexual Intimacy Problems
Sex and intimacy are important. Sex is also one of the biggest reasons why couples fight and go to therapy (besides money and kids, of course!). If you have mismatched sexual needs or sex drives, you could be arguing a lot.
Other sex problems can also include one of you wanting to explore things the other isn’t comfortable with. Lack of sexual chemistry or intimacy is also a reason why you should consult a couple's therapist.
You Both Want a Healthy Relationship
Lastly, going to couple's therapy is not something you do only when there is a red alarm going off. Therapy is not a bad thing, and it can help you and your partner learn more about each other. If you or your partner want a healthy relationship and want your relationship to last, therapy can help you do that.
If you and your partner are having issues in your relationship, you should try couples therapy today. KB Psychotherapy LLC has some of the best couples counseling therapists in WI and Lake Geneva. The therapists at our psychotherapy center can help you sort out your problems. We also offer family counseling, trauma counseling, anxiety counseling, and more.