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We have recently discussed common relationship problems that counseling can help resolve and some of the steps necessary for healing a relationship after infidelity. Explore the links below to find additional information on these topics:
If you are ready to seek counseling for your relationship troubles, then call Dr. Fibus Counseling Services today at (888) 480-1496.
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Couples commonly face difficulties during the course of a relationship. Counseling can help couples resolve those issues, resulting in a stronger relationship rather than a broken one.
This video features an explanation of the effective services that marriage or relationship counseling can provide. The clip emphasizes the importance of allowing sufficient time for a counselor to provide advice and assistance to a couple.
When both partners are committed, professional counseling can help couples repair and rebuild their relationship. Dr. Fibus Counseling Services provides assistance to couples facing a number of problems. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (888) 480-1496.
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Being involved in a healthy relationship requires positive input from both partners. There are a number of common relationship problems that couples face which can be helped by relationship counseling.
Money is one of the most common sources of disagreement in a relationship. Whether you are short on money or have enough to last for years, determining how it should be spent is often a point of contention for couples. During counseling, couples can identify the reasons why finances are putting stress on their relationship and determine ways to make better financial decisions together.
Issues with intimacy are another common cause of tension in a relationship. Over the course of a relationship, one or both partners may begin to develop different intimacy needs, resulting in changes to the relationship. By discussing these problems with a counselor, couples can work towards regaining sexual compatibility.
It is common for individuals in a relationship to disagree about specific parenting issues. If not addressed, these disagreements can lead to distrust and can affect the couple’s children. Identifying and resolving these differences can help couples provide better care for their children and remind them that raising children is best done when both parents work together, rather than apart.
- Ineffective Communication
When one or both partners in a relationship have trouble communicating their opinions or emotions, negative thoughts can build up and lead to stress and arguments. Often, individuals in a relationship who have difficulty communicating effectively may treat each other with contempt or refuse to listen to each other. A relationship therapist can help partners learn to communicate productively so that problems can be resolved quickly and effectively.
Dr. Fibus provides comprehensive counseling services to couples and can help resolve a number of relationship difficulties. To learn more about relationship counseling or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Fibus Counseling Services today at (888) 480-1496.
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Infidelity puts a huge amount of stress on a relationship, and it can sometimes seem as if there is no way to repair the damage caused by an affair. However, there are steps that a couple can take to help heal a relationship after infidelity. Dr. Fibus provides comprehensive counseling to help couples rebuild their partnership after an affair.
It is important that both partners are willing to discuss what happened. The unfaithful partner needs to answer any and all questions regarding the affair, while the betrayed partner should make sure that whatever it is that he or she needs to heal is very clear. It is important to continue discussing what happened, rather than trying to bury it, as the affair can resurface painfully at unexpected moments and further damage the relationship. Set aside a specific time to discuss the affair, but be sure to also designate time when you can be together without discussing it.
- Take Time for Self-Reflection
Both partners should take time to consider how the affair has affected them. The unfaithful individual should try to identify the reasons that the affair occurred. It is necessary for the betrayed partner to make the conscious choice to forgive the infidelity if the relationship is to be repaired.
- Do Not Expect Quick Forgiveness
Neither partner should expect forgiveness to come quickly. The partner who has been betrayed must take time to experience and understand the pain and anger caused by the affair before it is possible to move forward.
You can contact close friends and family members to discuss the affair. However, this might cause further tension in the relationship if those friends and family members feel resentment towards the unfaithful partner. Objective support, such as that from a relationship counselor, allows both partners to discuss their emotions while facilitating the process of rebuilding trust.
Healing yourself and your relationship after an affair takes time and communication. Dr. Fibus Counseling Services assist couples in moving forward after infidelity. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fibus, call us today at (888) 480-1496.
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News that golf star Tiger Woods had cheated on his wife was shocking for many fans. The most baffling aspect of Woods’ infidelity for many people was how he could cheat on such a beautiful woman.
In this clip, the author of the book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, Dr. John Gray, discusses Tiger Woods’ affairs. He explains what may have spurred Woods to cheat on his wife while emphasizing the importance of basing a marriage on more than just looks.
For more information about infidelity or for advice on building a strong marriage, call Dr. Fibus today at (888) 480-1496.
