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Marriage Therapy

Marriage is the natural next step for many couples. Two individuals have grown their love for the past several years or their love has developed fast; either way, they’re convinced they want to spend forever together. The couple becomes increasingly excited as they pick their venue, as the bride says “yes” to the dress, as they send out the invitations. What they don’t anticipate, though, is all that comes with marriage—while they’re prepared to vow their commitment to each other “through the good and the bad” and “in sickness and in health,” they don’t fully realize that there are likely challenges ahead. Marriage therapy is designed to help spouses work through the issues that plague their relationship, from parenting disagreements to financial strife, infidelity, and much more.

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Common Topics Discussed in Marriage Therapy

Life can get crazy and hard to balance: With work, chores, and other responsibilities crowding the picture, many of us put our relationships on the backburner. You might even have days where you barely say a word to each other because you’ve both been busy on the go. While this is totally understandable, it’s also crucial that we give our spouse the regular love and attention they deserve. Even if it’s a quick text reminding your spouse that you’re thinking of them or you can’t wait to see them.

  • The above depicts a common problem: time management. There are other issues that arise in marriage and that are discussed in marriage therapy, including:

    Lack of intimacy

    Jealousy issues

    Infidelity/adultery

    Disagreements in parenting

    Ineffective communication

    Money struggles

    Do you and your spouse argue about the above? Are you struggle to “agree to disagree” or move forward happily with your relationship? If the answer is yes, consider working with a marriage therapist at Thriveworks Newark. We have marriage therapists who are ready to step in and help immediately. They can assist you in working through the above issues (or issues that did not make this list) and provide the necessary support.

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