Relationships Are a Fundamental Part of Our Wellness

Yet we are so different. No matter how long we have been with our significant other, those differences can cause conflict:

Family Traditions–how did you celebrate family holidays when you were growing up? Where did you go, who did you visit? What tradition did you have for dinner time or bed time?
Communication– was communication positive, or was it negative?
Forgiveness– was it easy to get… or hard to receive. Were issues from the past brought up so you had a hard time feeling forgiven?
Sex– It’s a touchy subject; how was it conveyed and communicated? Was sex taboo? Did you parents talk about intimacy or sexuality… or was sex something you just joked about with friends.
Family Fun and Celebrations– How did you celebrate as a family? How did you have fun together?
Conflicts– How did your parents fight, and how did you handle conflict as a child, how did you experience conflict in the home?
Money— How was money spent?
Love– How did you know you were loved growing up, or what made you think that you were not?
Religion– how was religion expressed in your family? Was it important, taboo, or considered a personal issue?
Separation— If my mom or dad leaves the house for an extended period of time, is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Happy Relationships are Not Conflict Free, but Happier Couples Know How to Resolve Disagreements Without Walking Out of the Relationship.

That is where counseling can help. Some of the relationship areas of focus that I can help you with are:

So whether you are needing a relationship tune-up or you feel like “the car” has broken down, we can find some tools to help you fix the problem.