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Marriage is hard, and if you do not want to work at it, you could lose the person who you’ve built and shared a life with. Before calling it quits, consider marriage counseling. With the help of a marriage counselor in Huntington, we can help you work through your issues.

Going straight to a divorce is not the right answer. Divorces are stressful, potentially messy, and if there are children involved, it can lead to even more complications not only for yourself but for your children. While divorce for some people is necessary, it shouldn’t be the first option. Here are some common issues that can vastly benefit from working with a marriage counselor in Huntington.

Negative Communication

If you have started to communicate negatively, or even worse, not at all, this could be a problem. Not only does it lead to hurt feelings, but in some cases can lead to emotional or physical abuse.

Affairs

If you or your partner have considered an affair or have had one, you should seek marriage counseling. Recovering the trust that was lost takes a lot of commitment and willingness to forgive to move forward, which is not easy. With help from a marriage counselor in Huntington, Dr. Joel Kuppersmith can help you take steps in the right direction.

Separation

If arguments or disagreements lead to frequent or long separations, you should seek counseling. It is often good to take a break and ‘cool off’ if you are arguing with your spouse however constantly leaving and having extended time away does not resolve the underlying issue.

Why Marriage Counseling Can Help You

Improve Marital Function – Studies have shown that even couples who have been married for more than 30 years found that seeking help, even before they felt there was anything wrong, improved their overall marriage and happiness.
Navigate – If you experience high levels of conflict within your marriage, marriage counseling can help you navigate through your issues with your partner.
Improve Communication And Expression – If you have unresolved issues in your marriage you may become spiteful and begin to do things to purposefully anger your partner. A trained marriage counselor in Huntington can help you understand your feelings and find better ways to communicate and effectively express yourself in a healthy way.

Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, a marriage counselor in Huntington, can help you and your partner. We offer marital psychotherapy to help you and your partner communicate and relate to each other more effectively. Individual treatment, as well as couples therapy, can help strengthen your relationship. Contact us today!