Couples therapy in Nashville

The only unhappy couple?

You might look around you and see nothing but happy, smiling couples. Whether that’s on Instagram, around your office, or when you swing by your favorite coffee shop, it seems like every romantic relationship you see is perfect… except yours. In this day and age when people are only sharing the best of their lives, you start to wonder if you’re the only one in a relationship that feels stagnant, unhealthy, and not fun. You and your partner used to finish each other’s sentences, but now you feel anxious, nervous, or angry anytime either of you opens their  mouth. It’s a struggle to be happy and it seems like no one else faces this. 

The truth is most couples go through hard times. Most couples fight. As time goes on and the shiny newness of your relationship fades, it can feel like there’s nothing left but unhealthy communication, mismatched desires, and feelings of resentment. These feelings might come from a specific event like an affair, or they may have built up over months, years, or decades. The fighting just won’t stop, and you’re not sure what else to try. So far, trying to talk about is has only led to more fighting or colder communication. If you’re ready for change, you’ve come to the right place. 

Couples therapy can rebuild

Your healthy relationship starts with healthy communication. There’s so much to understand about how and why each of you communicates.  From the time you were a kid, you watched and learned how relationships works through the unique lens of your family. This perspective laid the foundation for how you act and communicate with your partner. Your couples therapist will help you understand each other at this level so you can move forward communicating better than ever before. 

Getting your relationship unstuck through couples therapy will help you and your partner better understand each other’s emotions and how you can communicate with each other about these emotions. You’ll learn tangible ways to improve your communication and resolve conflict. Couples therapy will help you recognize the negative patterns that got you to where you are now and how to avoid them in the future. From here, you’ll have a deeper level of intimacy. 

Restored relationships through couples therapy

Getting to the place where your love and intimacy is restored and improved won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You and your partner have the capacity to change how you communicate and move forward stronger than ever before. Going to therapy isn’t a sign that things are over; it’s a sign of what’s to come. You want something more than just cute pictures for Instagram. You want a fulfilling relationship with your partner that improves both of your lives. Take the first step towards a restored relationship now. 

Counselors you might want to check out….

• Mary Ann Sokolowski

• Interns