Relationship and couples counselling is an effective way to address the dynamics of relationships. Couples usually come to relationship counselling long after the relationship has deteriorated with partners being negative and bitter. This is unfortunate when partners focus on the negative aspects of their relationship, forgetting the purpose of being together. Conflict often arises after years of compromise, with one or both partners ‘keeping the peace’. When this no longer works for one or both, problems seem to escalate quickly – often to the surprise of the other person who was unaware of the extent of the problem.
Social, cultural and personal expectations set the context for relationships – however, ‘your’ relationship is unique to you and appeals of ‘expected behaviour’ only serves to ignore the uniqueness of your partner. So powerful are the social mores of relationships and marriage, that partners are often surprised when their own or partner’s behaviour runs contrary to the public face of marriage.
If you are experiencing relationship conflict, couples counselling is a valuable crucible within which to explore yourself and your partner’s uniqueness – open your mind to what you can both create rather than fixing each other according to social expectations. The result? Creating the basis for improving the quality of all your relationships.
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