Regardless of the roots or intensity of your marital issues, couple’s therapy can be beneficial to any relationship. Have you ever felt like there are some areas that need improvement in your marriage,  such as communication, revitalizing your emotional connections with your partner, or maybe renewing your commitment? In my personal experience working with couples, I have observed that in general, they come to therapy when they realize that their relationship is in trouble or it has advanced to a severe crisis. For some couples, the process starts earlier and they become aware of their need for a relationship expert’s help before they reach out. By the time they reach out, they are at their crisis point. A close friend and mentor of mine used to say: “No relationship is entirely smooth sailing.” Sometimes the issues that most couples face are overtly present from the beginning of their relationship, and other times they emerge after a long time of being together, or as a result of unexpected stressful events, such as financial situations, the loss of a family member, illness, or just difficult daily interactions.

I suggest for you to take a minute to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is it your communication failing with your partner? Do you feel that you are having a distant and disconnected relationship?
2. Are you having fights often and either of you regrets what you said the next morning? Are your children being negatively affected by your arguments?
3. Do you feel like you are becoming verbally, emotionally and/or physically abusive towards your partner?
4. Have you or your partner had an emotional or physical affair?
5. Do you find yourself concerned about your partner’s excessive use of the internet, social media, and electronic devices? Working excessive hours?
6. Are you or your partner dissatisfied with your sexual and intimacy level? Has it decreased substantially and both feel desperate?
7. Have you ever feel that you wish you could start your relationship all over again?
8. Is it your spouse emotionally and/or physically abusive?
9. Do you feel like you have hurt and anger towards your partner?
10. Do you have concerns about your partner’s overuse of drugs or alcohol?

If you find that you have answered yes to one or more of these questions, it is the time to consult with a relationship expert. A relationship expert can help you navigate your issues and find solutions to your problems. Don’t wait until you are in crisis, seek help now.