Couples therapy: Do you need it?

For a long time, the idea of going for therapy or counselling wasn’t talked about.

In the black community especially, therapy was said to be for crazy people. Laughable as that sounds, this ridiculous notion continues to be held true.

Because of this, it has discouraged many from getting the help they desperately needed.

But now that people are starting to realize how important emotional wellbeing is, not only is it essential for individual support but also for family and couple healing.

And whether or not you’re currently undergoing any problems, going for couple’s therapy can significantly improve any relationship.

These five reasons could help you understand why you should be open to signing up for a session with your partner:

These days, breakups and divorces happen so often that it’s now a norm. We hear stories of celebrities getting divorced after years of marriage, we know of people who parted ways after a few weeks or months of being together and maybe you’ve even experienced the heartbreak of separation first-hand.

One of the most common reasons why this happens, according to statistics, is infidelity. And a great way to heal as a couple is to go for therapy.

Therapy can help mend things if you want to move forward as a couple.

No relationship is free from challenges, that is for sure. On the outside, things might look okay but if you dig deep enough you can probably note that there are some topics you and your partner never touch.

It could be that there are some unsolved issues and concerns that you’ve both been meaning to talk about but never got the courage to.

A therapist will be the middle ground for both of you to communicate without hurting the relationship.

As much as relationships are a combination of two people, it mostly relies on who you are as individuals. If you come together as two broken people, chances of that relationship thriving in a healthy way are low.

Going for couples’ therapy is a great way to rediscover yourselves which will then help your significant other understand you better and lead to a thriving relationship.

Getting married to the love of your life is still a goal that many still desire. There is nothing wrong with working towards that but there isn’t enough emphasis on how to actually prepare for a happily ever after.

Pre-marital counselling is very crucial because it prepares you on what to expect and how to handle major changes like living together.

It gives you a realistic picture on how to actually stay married and enjoy your marriage.

Therapy for couples isn’t always reserved for times when you’re having issues. It can be a method you and your spouse use to recalibrate the relationship in general.

This is important because as human beings, we are constantly changing and that means the relationship dynamics will change as the years go by.

Therefore, a relationship checkup through therapy could be a way of getting you back on the same page and rekindling the romance.