It feels like we are strangers in the same house.
I keep wondering what went wrong. It used to be really fun and intimate but after all these years the spark is fading.
We used to talk and laugh and now we hardly see each other and when we do, we just argue.
No matter what I say it comes out wrong and we keep drifting further and further apart.
Most couples have the exact same complaints about each other.
“You don’t listen.”
“You only want your way!”
“You’re not pulling your weight”
Neither person feels heard or understood.
Blaming your partner for your unhappiness won’t get either of you very far.
Maybe that is why you are here reading this page.
You are ready to make a change in the way you think and behave when you are in a relationship… even if you have been in one for many years.
It’s time to do something different.
You can stay at home and argue for free but if you are ready to really look at your part in the dynamic with your partner then couples therapy can help you get the skills and clarity you need.
Learn what a “one-person problem” is and how most couples try to make a “one-person problem into a two-person problem”.
Injuries and traumas from the past are “one-person issues” that often get played out as two-person issues in intimate relationships.
As couples settle into a relationship, the truth comes out.
This does not have to be the end of intimacy but is in fact the beginning of true intimacy if you have the skills.
Being vulnerable and sharing yourself fully with your partner takes a lot of courage but working through old hurts and pain with a loved one can heal the deepest wounds.
My passion is helping couples focus on the positive aspects of their partners and then assisting each person in committing to taking responsibility for his or her side of the street.
Healthy relationship and communication skills can be learned and practiced.
Honesty and communication can clarify the issues and help you make the decisions you need to make.
Often the objective of therapy is to determine if there is enough good raw material present and if both people want to move forward in the relationship.
Couples therapy can help you determine if it is worth it to work on making the relationship better, and if so, give you the skills and strategies to make that a reality.
Call (323) 363-9237 today to discuss if couples therapy is right for you.