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HOW A RELATIONSHIP ADVISOR CAN SAVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP


Every relationship is a work in progress. Because when one of the parties gets complacent in a relationship that's when things start going downhill. However, this implies that relationships require constant maintenance and reevaluation and sometimes, communication just seems to break down between a couple. In such a scenario, external professional help is needed and that is where the concept of a relationship advisor and couple therapy comes in. Let's understand it in greater detail.

The concept of couple therapy rose from the fact that a relationship is not a one-sided affair. Many therapists around the world were treating people recovering or dealing with relationship issues and the psychology community realized that simply treating them in isolation wasn't the most effective way of dealing with their relationship problems. They started calling in their spouses as well and in time, this got formalized into a proper therapy sub type. Couple therapy is now widely practiced around the world and it has helped millions of couples reconcile and find new meaning in their relationship. Communication or the lack of it is what drives many relationships to the edge. A good relationship advisor's main goal is to simply facilitate healthy communication and understanding between the couple. As many people wrongly believe, a therapist never sits in judgement and isn't there to decide who is right and who is wrong. The therapist's first task during couple therapy will be to get both of you to vocalize your issues while they observe your communication patterns and take notes. They will then dive deeper into your behavior towards each other and may point out certain flaws and shortcoming. This will then enable them to teach both of you better communication techniques. Many couples wrongly believe that couples’ therapy is a crutch that could last for a lifetime. The main aim of a good therapist is to arm you with all the tools you need to function normally without therapy. It is up to you to set goals and timelines with your spouse and therapist and to work towards them.

Therapy and even couples’ therapy work only if both the parties are equally invested in wanting to change. Sincerity is at the crux of therapy healing and that can only happen if you have a therapist that you respect and trust. Cities like Mumbai have a number of reputed therapists who specialize in working with couples. This kind of a relationship advisor particularly understands the needs, wants and issues of city couples and are very receptive to their problems. They will usually conduct a series of sessions with you and your spouse to first get a hang of things. Then they might suggest a course of treatment depending on the kind of goals you are trying to achieve. In any case, be sure to ask a lot of questions in the first meeting itself so that you have a clear picture of what you are getting into. If you are still unsure whether therapy can work for you or not, you could always approach a therapist and explain your situation. Let the therapist then take a call and tell you whether you need couples’ therapy, and if so, how can it benefit you and your relationship.
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