Therapy for Improving Communication
One of the most common issues couples will attend therapy for is struggles with communication in their relationship. When communication is suffering, people may express feelings of loneliness and isolation inside their own relationship, unsure how to address the hurt without it turning into an argument. Couples therapy focuses on reducing the hurtful communication while increasing the communication that builds trust, security, and understanding in the relationship. You want to be at a place where your partner takes an interest in you again and is curious about your day.
Signs of Communication Issues
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Attempts to communicate often end in arguments and disagreements
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Criticizing and blaming each other
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Feeling like you are often defending yourself
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Having conversations about the same topics without seeing change
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Challenges communicating about responsibilities, expectations, and needs
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Making fewer attempts to connect with each other