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“There are many reasons couples go to therapy. Sometimes it’s to deal with something in the past, to deal with something presently going on, or to prepare for the future.

Whatever reason you and your spouse have to go to therapy, just know it is a huge step in showing that you care about the relationship and your family.

Couples often seek therapy when they experience:

“The family you and your spouse have (whether it is the two of you or if there are kids involved), is your family. You will do things your own way. There may be similarities with the way you both grew up, but overall, your family is unique to you. The in-laws will always be different and have different expectations than you and your spouse. Here are some healthy ways to deal with those differences: “

“Looking back, everyone has something they feel bad about or regret. Like a parent yelling at their kids, or someone saying or doing something hurtful to their spouse. When someone feels bad about something, there are two different negative feelings that can occur: “

“Fear shows up in various situations too. While some people are afraid of bugs, others are afraid of expressing their emotions. One may be afraid of getting hurt, while someone else may be afraid of hurting another…”

What causes stress in your life? Is it buying a house, having a baby, working, being married, going to the in-laws, or on a family vacation? Here you will learn WHY stress cause marriage problems.

“Emotional needs are those deep, to the core needs, that each person has. Feeding those needs is like keeping one hydrated and fed. However, when those needs go unmet, one hypothetically is dehydrated and starving. It can be difficult to successfully do even simple things when you are dehydrated or starving.”