Do You Need Couples Counseling for Conflict Resolution?

Do You Need Couples Counseling for Conflict Resolution?
By: Lisa Bower


Sometimes, people might scoff at the suggestion of couples counseling for conflict resolution. In many circles, counseling has a stigma attached to it. Attending counselling means admitting that things in your relationship need to be improved upon. On the surface, it seems that counseling for couples is best for those teetering on the verge of divorce, not for those who might have only a few problems.

However, if you wait too long before identifying a problem in your relationship, it can fester and burst. If you think you’ve hit a rocky patch in your relationship, counseling might help you and your loved one make it to the next stage of your relationship.

How’s Communication?

The number-one sign you may need to see a counselor is that communication between you and your loved one is strained. How do you feel when you talk to your partner? Do you feel as if the conversation is exciting, or do you feel as if you are talking to a brick wall? Do you feel satisfied and believe your partner has listened to you, or do you feel frustrated or upset? Sometimes counseling can teach two people important communication skills that will help both their romantic relationship and their relationships with friends and family.

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