How can Marriage Counseling Help with Major Marital Issues?

Marriage counseling can be a great choice when your marriage is facing problems. No matter how big or small the problems in your relationship may be, a marriage counselor can work with you and your spouse to fix them. You may think your problem is too far gone to be corrected, but as you may soon find out, you can work through these issues and restore your relationship. In this post, we’ll see how marriage counseling can help with the many issues facing marriages. 

Communication 

One of the biggest marital issues is poor communication. You may believe that because you’re married, you understand each other. Even though there may be some truth to this, many couples have a hard time communicating in reality. Let’s look at a few communication issues. 

• Not enough communication – This happens when couples drift apart from each other. Perhaps work schedules are different, or intimacy is lacking. What is already a problem becomes worse because neither side is communicating their issues effectively. This lack of communication can apply to long-standing grievances or even just small things like what to have for dinner or where to go for date night, for example. 
• Miscommunication – This is when partners misinterpret what their significant other is trying to say, and a fight may likely result from it. Miscommunication can happen because of many different reasons – for example, your tone may come across as harsh, even though you don’t mean to. Your partner may react aggressively because they believe you sound harsh; you may get upset because they misunderstood your intentions. A marriage counselor can help by examining your communication objectively and finding ways to improve it. 

Financial Woes 

Another big marital issue is finances. The problem with finances is that no one likes to discuss them, and because of the lack of communication surrounding finances, problems can arise. One person may want to save money, while the other likes to spend money on gifts for their spouse and experiences they can share together. These differences may seem insignificant at first, but when there is a financial crisis such as one partner losing a job or suddenly becoming unable to work, figuring out how to approach the situation is when the trouble happens. A counselor can help fix financial issues by helping both parties work towards a compromise to satisfy each person’s needs and also address the situation appropriately.

Solving any Argument with Diplomacy 

One reason why couples have such a hard time with their relationship is due to arguing. Arguments are natural in a relationship, but the problem is that no one knows how to resolve an argument quickly while appeasing both parties. In the perfect world, one partner would listen to their partner’s reasoning, sincerely think about their points, consider them, and explain why they agree or disagree respectfully. However, it’s much different in reality. We automatically believe that anyone who disagrees with us is opposed to us. We want to have the last word in and be right. 

A counselor can help resolve arguments by being a neutral mediator. They can manage emotions appropriately, and keep the conversation constructive. By helping the couple empathize with each other, acknowledge both points of view, and maintaining a constructive, level-headed approach to working towards compromise, a counselor’s diplomacy can transform the couple’s handling of disagreements in the future.

These are just a few issues that marital counseling can resolve. If you’re interested in fixing your marriage, or just improving your relationship, counseling is a great option for you. By finding the counselor that is right for you, you can repair your marriage and get it back on the right track. 

Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.