Articles on Marriage | Topics: marriage, marry
by Mario Quinn
Marriage counseling can help couples resolve differences and rekindle love by working through relationship problems, but is it right for every marriage? According to various online sources, some research has shown that marriage counseling is not as effective as people think, that women seem to get more from it than men, and that it might not have a lasting effect on the marriage. However, seeking professional help before problems reach a critical stage is beneficial. All couples experience conflict in their marriages from time to time, and it seems that happy couples apparently know how to handle their disagreements better because their relationship is built on a foundation of affection and friendship, unhappy couples do not have this skill. So how do you know if it’s time to seek marriage counseling or professional help?
Common warning signs of a troubled marriage are money conflicts, addictive behaviors, bickering, withdrawal, unfair fights, no fun having, nothing nice to say, no respect, can't agree, lack of trust, suspicious, little or no sexual intimacy, infidelity, isolation, or hurtful teasing. You know that when you are happier in your spouse’s absence or when he or she is away from home, there is more going on than just wanting to have some time to yourself. The presence of emotional or physical abuse in the marriage is also a common warning sign that simply cannot be ignored for long. In many marriages, the key to succeeding is not finding the right person; it's learning to love the person you found. The expression 'labor of love' is a great example of this, because it takes time, effort, energy, and wisdom to know what to do to make your marriage work.
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The field maneuvers may be different from those in Holmes’s day, and the villain is more socially mobile, but since Sir Arthur we have not changed the three essential ingredients of the private eye. He must be a bachelor, with the bachelor’s harum-scarum availability at all hours (William Powell’s marriage to Myrna “Nora” Loy, a wistful concession to the family trade, fooled nobody)Combining paid employment with marriage and motherhood creates safeguards for emotional well-being. Nothing is certain in life, but generally the chances of happiness are greater if one has multiple areas of interest and involvement. To juggle is to diminish the risk of depression, anxiety, and unhappiness.
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There is an abundance of information online about marriage counseling, including help finding a counselor, and deciding if counseling will work for your marriage. You’ll also find information on the types of couples that get the most out of counseling, and what type gets the least. You can also view profiles of family and marriage counselors nationwide via a directory of family and marriage counseling therapists, in addition to other helpful articles and resources. An alternative to marriage counseling is something new that many couples have used successfully to make them feel better about themselves and their marriages. This method promotes marriage fitness and teaches you how to neutralize your problems and implement a program of positive relationship habits that change the way you and your spouse relate. Neither you nor your spouse has to talk about the past, hash out your problems, or practice communication strategies that can be ineffective and expensive. Not all methods are effective in all types of situations, and couples need to determine which is right for them.
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