Marriage counselling can be an important component of keeping a marriage happy and healthy. It doesn't matter whether you and your spouse are newlyweds or you've been married for decades - couples can need a little extra help sorting things out at any stage in their relationship.
At Gary J. Meiers, Ph.D., Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers, Ph.D. and Associates Ltd. our experienced registered psychologists provide marriage counselling in Edmonton for couples from all walks of life and at any stage in their relationship. You and your spouse should consider marriage counselling in Edmonton if: You always seem to be fighting It's not unusual or necessarily bad for married couples to get into fights and arguments. However, if you and your partner are constantly fighting and have grown to see each other as adversaries, then it's a sure sign that you need marriage counselling in Edmonton. Speaking with a trained counsellor can help you figure out why the fights are happening and how to manage them. You're having trouble communicating Many fights and many marriage problems in general often stem from trouble communicating. One or both partners might feel as if they aren't being heard or understood, which can result in any attempts at communication turning negative and quickly deteriorating. You're keeping secrets from each other You and your spouse are certainly entitled to the levels of privacy that you need, but you also should not be keeping secrets from each other. Whether you keep secrets because you've betrayed each other's trust or because you're simply too scared to bring important issues up, marriage counselling in Edmonton can help you work through it. You feel a lack of intimacy A lack of intimacy can be a problem at some point in most marriages. While it is often characterized by a lack of sexual intimacy, intimacy problems may also entail a lack of physical and emotional contact outside of the bedroom as well. The same relationship issues keep resurfacing As was mentioned above, fights are not uncommon even in healthy marriages. However, if you and your spouse keep fighting about the same issues time and time again, then you could likely use the help of a counsellor to finally come to an effective resolution. You're always arguing about finances Disagreements and dishonesty about finances can surface in any marriage, regardless of how well you may be doing in other aspects of your relationship. Finances are a prickly issue that can lead to resentment on both sides, so it's best to sort through your problems before they impact other areas of your marriage. Professional Marriage Counselling in Edmonton Most couples don't enter into a marriage with a complete set of tools for dealing with the challenges that are sure to come up along the way. Gary J. Meiers, Ph.D., Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers, Ph.D. and Associates Ltd. are here to provide you with those tools and to help you navigate problems such as a lack of communication, parenting disputes, intimacy issues, and more. If you feel that marriage counselling in Edmonton might be a good choice for you and your spouse, then don't hesitate to contact our office today to find out more.