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Signs It’s Time to Go to Couples Therapy

<p><&excl;-- BEGIN THEIA POST SLIDER --><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p> <br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div id&equals;"content">&NewLine;<div id&equals;"primary" class&equals;"content-area">&NewLine;<main id&equals;"main" class&equals;"site-main"><&sol;p>&NewLine;<article class&equals;" entry-preview entry post-31258 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-relationships">&NewLine;<section class&equals;"entry-header entry-header-standard entry-header-thumbnail">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-header-inner">&NewLine;<p>Published on&colon; 29 Aug 2023<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"post-media">&NewLine;<figure>&NewLine;<img width&equals;"800" height&equals;"500" class&equals;"attachment-csco-medium size-csco-medium wp-post-image" alt&equals;"Signs It’s Time to Go to Couples Therapy" decoding&equals;"async" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2023&sol;07&sol;Signs-Its-Time-to-Go-to-Couples-Therapy-800x500&period;jpg"&sol;><noscript><img width&equals;"800" height&equals;"500" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2023&sol;07&sol;Signs-Its-Time-to-Go-to-Couples-Therapy-800x500&period;jpg" class&equals;"attachment-csco-medium size-csco-medium wp-post-image" alt&equals;"Signs It’s Time to Go to Couples Therapy" decoding&equals;"async"&sol;><&sol;noscript><br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;section>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-container">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-content-wrap">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-content">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<p>Being able to recognize signs of unhealthy relationship patterns is key to knowing when to go to couples therapy&period; The earlier you address <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;relationship-problems&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">relationship problems<&sol;a>&comma; the easier it is to prevent them from escalating into more significant issues — not to mention you can avoid developing destructive behaviors that may ultimately lead to the demise of your relationship&period; There are many <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;benefits-of-couples-therapy&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">benefits of couples therapy<&sol;a>&comma; like helping you overcome challenges and deepen your connection with your partner&period; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;22283385&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Studies show<&sol;a> that around 70&percnt; of couples found therapy to be effective&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Curious if you and your partner should consider <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;online-therapy&sol;couples-therapy&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">couples counseling<&sol;a>&quest; Keep reading to learn more about common relationship issues and the warning signs you need marriage counseling or couples therapy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>1&period; You’re Having Frequent and Intense Arguments<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Frequent&comma; increasing&comma; or intense arguments can do obvious harm to a relationship&period; Knowing when to seek couples counseling means you can address the sources of conflict you and your partner regularly face&period; Certain <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;couples-therapy-techniques&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">couples therapy techniques<&sol;a> can help you learn to navigate disagreements in healthier ways by&colon; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"code-block code-block-30" style&equals;"margin&colon; 8px 0&semi; clear&colon; both&semi;">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"card card-colored-cta colored-card-green">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"card-body media media-responsive-mobile">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"media-body">&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"card-title">Couples Therapy Online<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Strengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart&comma; at your convenience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li>Improving communication<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Identifying underlying problems<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Building trust<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Setting boundaries<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Developing effective conflict-resolution skills<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>2&period; There’s a Lack of Effective Communication<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Effective communication is crucial for a healthy relationship&period; Poor communication patterns can lead to misunderstandings&comma; resentment&comma; and emotional distance&comma; all of which may be signs you need couples therapy&period; A good couples counselor will use a variety of <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;communication-exercises-for-couples-therapy&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">communication exercises for couples<&sol;a> to improve communication&comma; enhance understanding&comma; and increase empathy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>3&period; One or Both of You is Emotionally Withdrawing<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Emotional withdrawal can create distance and disconnect that can seriously damage a relationship&period; Couples counseling helps you explore and address emotional barriers&comma; rebuild intimacy&comma; and strengthen your bond&period; Dealing with these relationship problems might prevent them from deteriorating any further&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Addressing emotional distance in therapy<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Identify the root causes<&sol;strong>&colon; A skilled couples counselor will help you identify the reasons behind emotional withdrawal so you can better understand each other’s needs and perspectives&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Foster open communication<&sol;strong>&colon; Relationship therapy encourages honest conversations about feelings without fear of judgment or blame&period; This openness allows you to express yourselves more effectively while rebuilding trust and intimacy&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Cultivate empathy<&sol;strong>&colon; As you gain insight into each other’s experiences&comma; you’ll develop greater empathy&comma; increasing understanding and support&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<blockquote class&equals;"wp-block-quote">&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;There are various reasons as to why a couple could seek therapy together&period; Commonly&comma; some sort of conflict is occurring&period; One of the reasons why couples therapy might be helpful is when one or both people in the relationship &OpenCurlyQuote;shuts down’ emotionally&period; It can be a consistent shutdown or during specific situations &lpar;i&period;e&period; disagreements&rpar;&period; Some partners may have always struggled with communicating their emotions&period; Within couples therapy&comma; any and all emotional shutdowns are explored and&comma; as a team&comma; find ways to work through those difficulties&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><cite>– <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;author&sol;minkyungchung&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Talkspace therapist Minkyung Chung&comma; MS&comma; LMHC<&sol;a><&sol;cite><&sol;p><&sol;blockquote>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2><strong&sol;>4&period; There Are Trust Issues <&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Trust is a crucial factor in any relationship that&comma; if broken&comma; can bring about insecurity&comma; doubt&comma; and stress&period; Trust problems can stem from past personal experiences or current behaviors in a relationship&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;trust-issues-in-a-relationship&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Trust issues in a relationship<&sol;a> can have serious adverse effects&comma; including&colon; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li>Constant interrogation<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Lack of emotional closeness<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>The potential for cheating<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>The longer trust issues go without being appropriately addressed&comma; the more difficult it becomes to rebuild and maintain a strong connection with your partner&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>5&period; There’s a Loss of Physical Intimacy<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Sexual intimacy is an integral part of many romantic relationships&period; Problems with physical intimacy can cause frustration&comma; loneliness&comma; and tension&comma; but couples therapy is a great place to address these issues in a safe and supportive environment&period; Therapists use many techniques to help couples regain a physical and intimate connection&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Exercises that foster physical connection<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Breathing exercises<&sol;strong>&colon; Face each other with your foreheads lightly touching&period; Close your eyes and breathe deeply at the same time&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>The long cuddle<&sol;strong>&colon; Make time to cuddle — 30 minutes is a great start — at night or in the mornings to bond and feel connected to your partner&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>The soul gaze<&sol;strong>&colon; Sit facing one another and stare into each other’s eyes&period; While it may seem silly at first&comma; think that you’re looking into the window of your partner’s soul&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Active listening<&sol;strong>&colon; For 3 – 5 minutes&comma; one person shares whatever they want — things that are frustrating&comma; things that have been hurtful&comma; or anything else — while the other listens without saying anything&period; At the end of the time&comma; the listener can respond&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Sleep in the nude<&sol;strong>&colon; Sleeping without clothes on has both physical and emotional benefits&period; Skin-on-skin contact can <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;29017336&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">release the hormone oxytocin<&sol;a> — also known as the love hormone&period; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC3183515&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Research shows<&sol;a> oxytocin plays a role in sexual behavior&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>3 things<&sol;strong>&colon; Each of you should come up with 3 things you want to ask the other&period; Questions can be about anything from what restaurants you want to eat at to things you want to do together in the next month&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>No phones in bed<&sol;strong>&colon; Ditching the phones in the bedroom will encourage you to have deeper conversations with one another&period; <&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>6&period; A Major Life Transition is Putting Stress on Your Relationship<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Major life transitions — relocation&comma; parenthood&comma; or job loss — can cause tension in relationships&period; These shifts may result in stress that could&comma; in turn&comma; damage your relationship&period; Experiences that negatively affect your relationship after a life event could be a sign that you need marriage counseling&period;  <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Relationship therapy can be effective in helping you navigate life’s challenges together by providing tools for managing stress and improving communication&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>7&period; You’re Growing Apart<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Sometimes it can be hard to gauge when to get couples counseling because you’ve been growing apart so slowly that you might not even recognize it&period; Distance in a relationship can be indicative of something more serious&comma; though&period; Couples therapy can be a productive space to discuss your needs openly and honestly as you explore ways to reconnect and find a middle ground&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>In a couples counseling session&comma; you’ll focus on remembering those shared values and interests you might have lost sight of at some point&period; Then&comma; you and your partner can work to reignite that spark that initially brought you together&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>8&period; One of You Considered or Had an Affair<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Infidelity can devastate both people in a relationship&comma; causing feelings of betrayal&comma; anger&comma; sadness&comma; resentment&comma; and loss&period; Addressing the emotional toll and challenges is essential&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Couples therapy gives you the opportunity to openly discuss your thoughts and emotions related to the affair&period; A skilled therapist will help you explore underlying issues that may have contributed to the infidelity and facilitate honest&comma; productive communication&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Identify root causes<&sol;strong>&colon; Understanding why an affair happened is crucial for rebuilding trust&period; Therapy can uncover unmet needs or unresolved conflicts that may have led one partner to seek comfort outside the relationship&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Rebuild trust<&sol;strong>&colon; Regaining trust after an affair takes time&comma; effort&comma; and commitment from both partners&period; A couples therapist will guide you through the process by enforcing transparency&comma; accountability&comma; empathy&comma; and understanding&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Strengthen communication skills<&sol;strong>&colon; Open dialogue about your feelings about the affair can foster healing&period; Couples therapy teaches effective communication techniques so everyone feels heard without fear of judgment or blame&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>While it can be difficult&comma; it’s possible that you can both <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;how-to-get-over-infidelity&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">overcome infidelity<&sol;a> with the help of couples therapy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>9&period; There Are Unresolved Past Issues<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>You can’t underestimate the impact of unresolved past issues on a relationship’s ability to move forward&period; Couples therapy is a structured and supportive environment to address and heal wounds&period; This process encourages you to understand each other’s perspectives while working towards a resolution&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<blockquote class&equals;"wp-block-quote">&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Sometimes&comma; personal or combined past issues hinder the positive movement of a relationship&period; We often call it &OpenCurlyQuote;baggage’ when it’s an individual issue that prohibits the growth of a relationship&period; However&comma; it could also mean that sometime during the life of the relationship&comma; some unresolved negative situation&sol;emotion occurred that makes it difficult to move forward&period; Working with a professional in either scenario can help as a couple helps one another foster the desired growth and confidence within the relationship&period;” <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><cite>– <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;author&sol;minkyungchung&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Talkspace therapist Minkyung Chung&comma; MS&comma; LMHC<&sol;a><&sol;cite><&sol;p><&sol;blockquote>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>10&period; You’re Having Financial Conflicts<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Research shows that <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;apa&period;org&sol;topics&sol;money&sol;conflict" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">financial conflicts<&sol;a> are among the most common relationship challenges&comma; affecting trust&comma; communication&comma; and overall satisfaction&period; In fact&comma; it’s one of the most common <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;couples-therapy-topics-to-discuss&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">couples therapy topics<&sol;a> discussed with professionals&period; Therapy can help you navigate money problems by improving financial communication skills and teamwork&period;  <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>A therapist can facilitate open discussions about values&comma; beliefs&comma; and expectations surrounding finances so you each can understand where the other is coming from&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Addressing financial issues in a relationship <&sol;h3>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Identify emotional issues<&sol;strong>&colon; Therapy helps uncover any deep-rooted emotional concerns related to finances&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Create a shared vision<&sol;strong>&colon; A therapist can guide you in creating financial goals based on mutual understanding and respect for each other&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Promote teamwork<&sol;strong>&colon; By working together as a team to manage finances&comma; couples can strengthen their bond and minimize money stress&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Foster healthy communication patterns<&sol;strong>&colon; You can work with a therapist to learn how to discuss money openly without it becoming an argument every time&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>11&period; You’re Facing Parenting Challenges<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>The unique challenges of parenting often lead to conflict in a relationship&period; By seeking couples therapy&comma; you can improve dynamics&comma; resolve disputes&comma; and create a unified approach to parenting&period;<strong> <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Benefits of couples counseling for parenting challenges<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<ul>&NewLine;<li><strong>Improve communication skills<&sol;strong>&colon; Therapy helps you learn to express thoughts and feelings openly without fear of judgment or criticism&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Foster empathy<&sol;strong>&colon; Understanding each other is essential in resolving conflicts related to parenting&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Develop effective problem-solving strategies<&sol;strong>&colon; Therapy teaches you how to approach problems collaboratively rather than defensively or combatively&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><strong>Promote consistency in co-parenting<&sol;strong>&colon; Consistency is vital when raising children&period; Working together as a team will keep you on the same page regarding expectations and boundaries&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>12&period; One or Both of You Want a Separation or Divorce<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>If separation or divorce is on the table&comma; therapy can be a valuable place to determine if there’s any potential for <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;how-to-save-your-marriage&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">saving your marriage<&sol;a> or relationship&period; Whatever happens&comma; a therapist can offer guidance and support to ensure a healthier transition if you decide to part ways&period; Couples therapy can help you find acceptance in whatever the future holds&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Explore the reasons behind the decision<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>You’ll have the chance to delve into the reasons for separation or divorce&period; This process will help you gain insight into each other’s feelings&period; A professional therapist can guide you through productive conversations as you come to a resolution&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Find solutions together<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>Couples therapy is about more than just identifying issues&period; Your therapist will work with you and your partner to develop strategies for addressing concerns&comma; improving communication&comma; and rebuilding trust together&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3>Navigate separation or divorce process healthily<&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p>If&comma; after exploring the relationship&comma; you decide that divorce is the best option&comma; having professional guidance can ensure healthier transitions for everyone&period; The emotional turmoil associated with ending a long-term partnership can be overwhelming&comma; but working with a skilled therapist can help you navigate this difficult time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>13&period; You Want a Healthier Relationship<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Couples therapy isn’t just for people experiencing significant issues in their relationship&period; It can also be great for people who want to maintain or strengthen their connection or work towards <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;relationship-goals-partner-marriage&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">relationship goals<&sol;a>&period; By seeking professional guidance from therapists — like those available through Talkspace — you can build upon your foundation and create an even stronger bond with your partner&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<blockquote class&equals;"wp-block-quote">&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;There’s this mentality that couples therapy is a last-ditch effort to save a relationship&period; This isn’t always the case&period; Some couples seek therapy together to &OpenCurlyQuote;check in’ with one another but also discuss anything that may be of concern in a safe and neutral environment&period; Some clients choose to do so before going into a long-term committed relationship like marriage or civil unions&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><cite>– <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;mental-health&sol;conditions&sol;author&sol;minkyungchung&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Talkspace therapist Minkyung Chung&comma; MS&comma; LMHC<&sol;a><&sol;cite><&sol;p><&sol;blockquote>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group&lowbar;&lowbar;inner-container">&NewLine;<h2>Strengthen Your Relationship with Talkspace<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>If you’ve felt that you’re growing apart&comma; but you want to make things work&comma; consider seeking professional support with Talkspace&period; Online therapy can offer insights into strengthening your bond as you navigate any challenges along the way&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<p><em><strong>Sources&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<ol>&NewLine;<li><em>Lebow JL&comma; Chambers AL&comma; Christensen A&comma; Johnson SM&period; Research on the treatment of couple distress&period; Journal of Marital and Family Therapy&period; 2011&semi;38&lpar;1&rpar;&colon;145-168&period; doi&colon;10&period;1111&sol;j&period;1752-0606&period;2011&period;00249&period;x&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;22283385&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;22283385&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period;  Accessed May 27&comma; 2023<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Vittner D&comma; McGrath J&comma; Robinson J&comma; et al&period; Increase in oxytocin from skin-to-skin contact enhances development of parent–infant relationship&period; Biological Research For Nursing&period; 2017&semi;20&lpar;1&rpar;&colon;54-62&period; doi&colon;10&period;1177&sol;1099800417735633&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;29017336&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;pubmed&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;29017336&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; Accessed May 27&comma; 2023&period;<&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Magon N&comma; Kalra S&period; The orgasmic history of oxytocin&colon; Love&comma; Lust&comma; and Labor&period; Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism&period; 2011&semi;15&lpar;7&rpar;&colon;156&period; doi&colon;10&period;4103&sol;2230-8210&period;84851&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC3183515&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;ncbi&period;nlm&period;nih&period;gov&sol;pmc&sol;articles&sol;PMC3183515&sol;<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period;  Accessed May 27&comma; 2023  <&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<li><em>Happy couples&colon; How to avoid money arguments&period; American Psychological Association&period; Accessed May 27&comma; 2023&period; <&sol;em><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;apa&period;org&sol;topics&sol;money&sol;conflict" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener"><em>https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;apa&period;org&sol;topics&sol;money&sol;conflict<&sol;em><&sol;a><em>&period; <&sol;em><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"code-block code-block-9 ai-track" data-ai&equals;"WzksMCwiQ0YgYWZ0ZXItcG9zdCBpbmplY3Rpb24iLCIiLDFd" style&equals;"margin&colon; 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MS&comma; LMHC <&sol;a><br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;span><br &sol;>&NewLine;<&sol;h5>&NewLine;<p class&equals;"note">Talkspace Therapist&comma; Minkyung Chung LMHC&comma; is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience&period; She specializes in multicultural issues&comma; specifically issues unique to the Asian American population&period; She is one of two mental health professionals that offer services in Korean in Florida&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;section>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;article>&NewLine;<section class&equals;"post-archive archive-related">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"archive-wrap">&NewLine;<p><h5 class&equals;"title-block">&NewLine;You May Also Like <&sol;h5>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"archive-main archive-list archive-heading-medium archive-borders-disabled archive-shadow-enabled archive-scale-disabled">&NewLine;<article class&equals;"entry-preview post-11733 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-relationships">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"post-outer">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"post-inner">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"entry-thumbnail">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"cs-overlay cs-overlay-hover cs-bg-dark cs-overlay-ratio cs-ratio-landscape">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"cs-overlay-background">&NewLine;<img width&equals;"330" height&equals;"220" class&equals;"attachment-csco-thumbnail size-csco-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt&equals;"Two people standing with cat in the middle" decoding&equals;"async" srcset&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;talkspace&period;com&sol;blog&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;01&sol;6-Ways-to-Navigate-Cuffing-Season&lowbar;660W&lowbar;PP&period;jpg 660w&comma; 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