Distrust in Marriage

Marriage takes hard work and honesty from both partners.  When one partner breaks trust, it can be difficult to earn back. Difficult times or arguments based on trust can be hard to overcome, but knowing that you are not alone can provide some solace. A marriage counselor in Huntington, like Dr. Joel Kuppersmith, can help you and your partner overcome any difficulties you may be having to improve your chances of maintaining a happy and healthy relationship.  

What Leads To Distrust In Marriage?

Distrust in a relationship may not always be the result of one significant breach of trust: it may be multiple different situations and may develop over time. Some of the leading causes of distrust in marriage are:

1. Lack of communication
2. Failure to keep promises or commitments
3. Previous experience with infidelity  
4. Inconsistencies with what your partner says and their actions
5. Lack of intimacy

How Does Distrust Affect Marriage?

Distrust that develops over time can be very dangerous to a healthy marriage. Suspicion can turn into hostility, and it can be challenging to return to normalcy. If you start to distrust your partner, they may begin to feel accused and become even more closed off.

How Marriage Counseling Can Help

Marriage counseling can help couples identify the source of their distrust in an open and safe space. By working with Dr. Kuppersmith, a marriage counselor in Huntington, married couples can identify the root of the mistrust and begin to work on learning to trust their partner again and start repairing the relationship.

How Dr. Kuppersmith Can Help Your Marriage

Often, couples wait too long before seeking any help. Dr. Kuppersmith, a marriage counselor in Huntington, helps couples improve their level of understanding of one another, to eliminate distrust and establish open communication. Dr. Kuppersmith recognizes the nature of many marital conflicts and can provide effective ways to cope and overcome obstacles many married couples face. For more information about our marriage counseling, contact us.