Couples Counseling?! Did it help?!

Question

I feel like a complete failure to even think about going to couples counseling.. ☹️
We’ve been together for 4 years, and have lived together for 3 of those years. Things change, tragic events happen and our family dynamics changed.
I really love him, but we have the worst communication and trying to solve things between ourselves only makes for an argument. We always talk about getting married and starting a family, but I just have so many things going through my mind
Is this normal to go to couples counseling? Did it help anyone?  Thank you!

Answer

I’m a psychologist and have worked with couples in the past. Unfortunately many couples go to couples counseling when it’s too late, but those who go before things get too ugly definitely find it useful. It can really help you express your feelings to your partner and problem solve and learn how to better communicate with each other

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I think its normal. I go to counseling to work in communication on my own, he goes to a different counselor on his own... sometimes we end up at sessions together. Counseling saved our relationship because I wasn't asking him to carry my weoght and vice versa anymore. Also, just think of it as venting to a friend who gives really good advice most of the time.

Answer

Normal but not ideal

Couples Counseling?! Did it help?!

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