Marriage Counseling can Help
End your Marital Distress

Marital distress can be a common problem experienced by of those who are married. This distress can even reach a point where partners become profoundly disappointed with what has become of their marriage. Some may even question themselves and their relationship, asking whether they want to continue being in a relationship that may feel as if it is no longer working. If your marriage has reached that point, and you are finding it difficult to make changes by yourselves, seeking help from a therapist to alter the negative direction of your relationship may be a viable option.

Signs of Marital Distress

Most couples are susceptible to experiencing marital distress at some point in their union. Disappointments can arise because of differences in personalities, backgrounds, principles, expectations, etc. When there is a breakdown in the communication between you and your spouse it may feel as if you are failing in your efforts to resolve your differences. Without resolution, your marriage may deteriorate, moving from bad to worse.

A tormented marriage may lead to you partially or completely losing positive feelings toward one another, such as; love, trust, friendship, sex, humor, forgiveness, etc. Instead, these feelings may be replaced by contempt, withdrawal, disconnection, violence, infidelity, selfishness and/or other signs indicative that your marriage could be in desperate trouble. Unless something is done, your committed relationship may be at high risk for divorce or separation.

Recognizing Distressing Factors

Like many marriages, yours may also experience marital distress. Many problems start with partners who have different views of what it means to be married, experience difficulty communicating, and/or have difficulty with providing support. While the bond may do well during the early stages of romance, it can become unstable as the longer-term tasks of marriage set in. Stressors and challenges to your marriage may increase with time, particularly if you choose to have children.

Your individual challenges such as; substance abuse, depression, anxiety and/or an extramarital affair – can throw your marriage into turmoil. These experiences can have a powerful effect on either you or both of you, often leading to feelings of loneliness and even depression. When left untreated, depression, anxiety and marital distress can have a direct effect not only on your physical health, but also on the general well-being of your entire family. All of these signs and symptoms can be persistent and progressive, with the possibility of continuing until your marriage breaks down.

Seeking Help to Strengthen the Marriage Bond

No one begins as the perfect half of the marriage partnership. Things may need to be learned, including how to rebuild and the skills that may be needed to make your marriage work again. With marital therapy, you can have a greater chance at making your marriage satisfying.

The  Carolina Counseling Services – Fuquay-Varina, NC contracts with licensed, independent counselors with specialized training and experience in marital therapy. Marriage counseling may be one of the healthiest choices you can make for your marriage and may even help you to rebuild after marital distress. Therapists are available to help you remember why you fell in love with each other and where you would like your path together to lead. Call CCS now to request an appointment.

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