lundi 23 octobre 2017

After Couples Therapy Virginia Beach Relationships Are Often More Stable

By Steven King


Intimate relationships between two people that want to share their lives with each other can be extremely complicated. Entering into such a relationship should never be rushed. Many people do so without truly knowing their partners, his or her likes and dislikes or their own expectations from the relationship. This can easily lead to arguments and conflict. By insisting on couples therapy Virginia Beach citizens are more likely to enter into relationships that will last.

The dynamics of relationships have changed much over the years. Modern women, for example, demand equal rights within a relationship. They want space to pursue their own dreams and ambitions. The needs of men have also changed. In addition, sex outside the marriage bed is no longer taboo and it has become common for couples to live together before they get married. That is, if the ever get married.

Relationships often fail because one or both partners entered the relationship for the wrong reasons. Some people commit to a relationship purely for regular sex. Others crave financial security or they want to escape from their present domestic circumstances. These are all the wrong reasons. This is just another reason why it is so important to consult a therapist before entering into a relationship.

When a relationship breaks up there is always pain and emotions involved. If the relationship produced children then it is imperative to do everything possible to minimize the trauma caused by the breakup. Seeing a qualified counsellor can help a couple to deal with a separation in an adult, conflict free manner. There are often many decisions that must be made and this is best done with the help of a reputable counsellor.

It is interesting to note that many people in stable, loving relationships also see therapists regularly. They do not necessarily experience problems, but they know that there is always a danger of their relationship becoming stagnant. They see a therapist to keep their relationship satisfying and exciting. The therapist helps them to identify ways in which they can improve on their relationship. It is not surprising to learn that such relationships often last for many years.

Relationships often fail because one or both partners allow small matters to become big problems. They do not address small problems and eventually such problems can accumulate to the extent where they become huge issues. By seeing a therapist they can learn to deal with conflict by means of effective communication and to save their relationships by acting in time.

In some cases a therapist will advise a patient to get out of a specific relationship. If the other partner is abusive, unable to contribute to the relationship, unwilling to satisfy the needs of the other partner or dependent upon drugs and alcohol then the chances of the relationship surviving are small indeed. It is then best to get out early and to see the failed relationship as a life lesson.

One common denominator of all satisfying relationship is that both partners are willing to work at it. They are willing to give and to take and they will deal with small problems without delay. They communicate and they truly care for each other. A therapist can help them to achieve these aims.




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