Indianapolis, IN Marriage Therapists and Counselors
Marriage is hard, and there are no easy ways to build a long-term relationship. However, there is help. More and more, spouses are reaching out for counseling when their relationship is experiencing difficulties. Marriage counseling has helped many spouses find a way forward toward a healthier relationship.
The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Indianapolis, IN, have worked with many spouses, and we know that every marriage is flawed. We also know that many spouses want to make their marriage better, and we have helped them do just that through marriage counseling. Reach out to Thriveworks Indianapolis today to get started.
When Is the Right Time to Start Marriage Counseling?
When their marriage is facing difficulty, many people wonder whether now is the time to reach out for help. Deciding to start therapy is a personal decision, and in many ways, there is no right or wrong time to get started. In general, the longer problems go unaddressed, the more difficult and more widespread they can become. Here are a few examples of the challenges that have led others to pursue marriage therapy…
1) One or both spouses have cheated.
Trust is the bedrock of any healthy relationship, particularly a marriage, and cheating decimates trust. In some relationships, that trust can be restored. In other relationships, the best path forward is to part ways. In either case, a marriage therapist may help each spouse heal and move forward healthily.
2) Arguments have become the norm.
Healthy couples fight. Spouses will disagree and differ and debate at times. Marriage experts have a ratio for judging whether arguments are at a healthy level or not. For every negative interaction, spouses should have five positive ones. They call this the golden ratio, and it acknowledges that negative interactions have more power than positive ones. Many couples learn conflict resolution skills in marriage counseling that allow them to directly address a conflict and then move forward.
3) Arguments never happen.
If arguing too much is a problem, so is never arguing. The truth is that marriages consist of two individuals who have their own feelings, thoughts, and interests. When couples do not argue, it may be a sign that one spouse’s thoughts, feelings, and interests may be being pushed aside while the other’s is dominating. Marriage therapists can often help the spouses identify the underlying problem, work through it, and jumpstart healthy communication.
4) Each spouse wants to change the other.
When spouses try to change each other, they introduce frustration, disappointment, and shame into the relationship. Marriage counselors often teach spouses how to take responsibility for their own growth instead of their spouse’s.
Scheduling Marriage Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Indianapolis, IN
If you and/or your spouse are ready to start marriage therapy, know that you are not alone in whatever circumstances you are facing. The counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Indianapolis have worked with many spouses, and we are ready to work with you.
When you call our office to make an appointment, a scheduling specialist will answer and help you find a convenient appointment time. That first appointment may be the week of your call. We also take many types of insurance plans.
Let’s get started. Call Thriveworks in Indianapolis today.
