Couples Counseling & Marriage in Cincinnati
Having been married for over a decade to my husband, I can attest to the fact that marriage is not easy. Especially if you throw kids into the mix.
Relationships take commitment, selflessness, and attentiveness. It requires you to think outside of yourself and consider your partner’s feelings.
So many relationship conflicts stem from a lack of communication within the relationship. We don’t share exactly how we are feeling because we may think our feelings are not as important as our partners or we don’t want to be accused of being ‘dramatic.’
Before you know it, the problems become so big that they require a 3rd party to come in and help guide you and your partner back on track. But marriage counseling in Cincinnati is common, and there is no shame in getting help.
When to seek out a therapist for help with your relationship
Let’s face it, relationships take work! However, a relationship should not be all work with no reward. There needs to be a healthy balance between enjoying each other and putting in extra effort to resolve conflicts when they occur.
Every relationship goes through seasons and no relationship is perfect. But if you are finding yourself constantly frustrated or resenting your partner, it may be time to seek some help from a couples counselor.
Have you ever found yourself upset with your partner for something you assumed they would or would not do? You did not clearly tell them what you did or did not want but because they are your partner they ought to know what you need, right?
Maybe the responsibilities of the household fall on one person which has caused built up anger and resentment. Yet, instead of sharing those feelings of anger and resentment the person ignores them and pretends like everything is fine...until it’s not.
What to expect from couples counseling in Cincinnati with Emily
In therapy, I will teach you and your partner communication skills so that you are both able to clearly tell each other your expectations.
I will also teach skills on how to be a good listener so you both are able to really hear and validate what your partner is saying and feeling.
We will also explore conflict resolution skills. It is possible to get your message across without name calling, belittling, and guilt tripping one another. It is also possible to have a disagreement without it turning into a full blown fight.
The goal of any disagreement should be to get your point across to one another in a respectful and productive way in order to reach a resolution or neutral grounds.
Conflict does not have to equal discord. If you and your partner are ready to better your relationship click below to schedule an appointment!
When you are ready for couples therapy but your partner isn’t
It has been said that a relationship is either growing or dying. Working on your relationship means change, and change can be scary. However, it is when we allow ourselves to change for the better that real growth begins.
If you are ready to begin couples therapy and your partner is having reservations or flat out refuses to do therapy it may be a great opportunity to begin individual therapy for yourself!
Together we can focus on your individual needs. I will teach you skills to manage stress, improve communication, and become the best version of yourself. I firmly believe you cannot fully love someone else if you don’t first love yourself.