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Couples therapy can help you heal your relationship. Just like in case of a medical problem, the less you postpone and allow things to get worse - the better!

You might say: “So, what’s the big news here? I know all that...”  Of course you do. At least, in theory, so to speak. But at the very moment when an issue arises, many people seem to forget how different men and women are. They expect their partners to approach the problem and act the same way they would. “If he loves me, he will....” “If she cares about me, she won’t.....” Then, they wonder and cannot understand why that doesn’t happen.

Communication becomes more and more difficult, many things stop making sense. Romantic feelings take the back seat, as resentments, bitterness, anger, and acting out - become a growing part of the picture.

Quite naturally, you start trying to “fix” things. You talk to your friends. You share with your family, even coworkers. But is it getting better? Probably not. Because as much as they want to help, plain common sense, logic, and life experience - just doesn’t cut it.

What does your best friend do for a living? Your co-worker? Your Mom? So, why would you expect them to know the correct answer to your problems? Would you ask them to fix your bad tooth, treat your lungs or vision problems? Of course not - you would seek professional help! Doesn’t the life and health your relationship deserve the same attention?

Falling in love is magical. Each day, millions of people are searching for a partner to experience that special feeling. Each day, millions of couples join together

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• Communication breakdown and frequent arguments
  
• Lack of appreciation
  
• Intimacy issues
  
• Jealousy
  
• Infidelity
  
• Money conflicts
  
• Loss of that loving feeling
  

in confidence that their union will last and their relationship is going to be fulfilling and happy.

Then the daily life takes over. The initial intensity of the feelings wears down, and different kinds of problems start creeping in.

Is everybody well equipped to deal with those problems? Unfortunately, very often, the honest answer is “no”. The truth is - many of the couples don't really know how...

We keep hearing: “opposites attract’. They probably do - initially. But later on, those very differences  that made them notice and fall in love with each other, become the reason why they are having trouble getting along.

Just think about your partner’s family upbringing, childhood, relationship history, life experiences, habits, attitudes, values, tastes (the list goes on and on!) and your own. Are they identical? Very, very similar at least?

Now let us add the most crucial factor to this equation. One is a man, the other one is a woman, remember? We don’t just look different - we are different! Without the awareness and acceptance of the fact that we are not designed to think, feel, and act the same, guess what? Not all the couples will stay together to experience the “happily ever after”...

• Resentments, anger, spiteful behavior
  
• Different parenting styles
  
• Emotional abuse
  
• Feelings of loneliness and abandonment
  
• Addictive behaviors and co-dependency
  
• A workaholic spouse
  
• Step-children and in-laws
  
• Dealing with life changing situations
  

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Here are just some issues that can be successfully resolved working with an experienced therapist:

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