There is always a certain amount of conflict in all healthy relationships, including marriages. Most marriages aren’t perfect. Every individual has their own values, opinions and ideas, which might not always match those of their partner. But that does not mean that your relationship is bound to fail.
However, there are times when even the strongest relationships could be tested. It could be because of certain habits, such as drinking or an extra-marital affair. This can lead to gradual breakdown in communication and a fading of the love that you felt initially in the initial stages of the relationship.
Do You Need Marriage Counselling?
Most people wait too long to seek marriage counselling. This long wait only makes the situation worse. Therefore, it is best to seek professional help as soon as you observe the following signs:
Negative Communication Patterns
It is hard to improve communication patterns, once they deteriorate to a level of constant conflict. Negative communication generally includes one or both partners feeling depressed, disengaged, insecure, or not wanting to engage in a conversation. It also includes having a negative tone during conversations.
Having an Affair
If either or both partners are having an extra-marital affair or thinking of having one, it is time to take a closer look at the marriage. An affair is not always about not getting the emotional or sexual support from one’s marriage.
Keeping Secrets
Even in a marriage, you have the right to privacy. But keeping secrets from your partner is a sign of a negative cycle. People in unhealthy relationships even avoid sharing their professional and personal achievements with their partner.
Financial Infidelity
The sign of an unhealthy relationship isn’t always sexual infidelity, it could also be financial unfaithfulness. If one partner is keeping the other in the dark about their financial habits, then it is a good idea to visit a marriage counselor.
Loss of Intimacy
It is normal for sexual activity to decline slowly after you been married for a while. But sudden and significant changes are not normal. Increased sexual activity can also be a sign that a partner is trying to make up for something.
How Marriage Counselling Helps?
Dr. Meghana Dikshit offers a safe and confidential space for couples to discuss their issues. She helps couples move beyond the blame game and seek the root cause of conflicts and the breakdown in the relationship.
Dr. Meghana also teaches soft skills that help in strengthening relationships. These skills generally include problem-solving together, open communication drills and rationally discussing differences.
Dr. Meghana Dikshit acts as a mediator to help couple work through their emotions and difficulties. She is one of the best when it comes to couples counselling and has experience of more than 20 years. So, contact us today for the best marriage and family counselling services in Mumbai, India.