Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?
Couples therapy can help you learn ways to speak gentler with one another, listen to each other, and make repairs after conflict to name a few. Sometimes, "I'm sorry" is not the apology you want to hear and it would feel better if you could hear, "Let's try that again" instead. These small, yet intentional, changes will leave you feeling more connected.
If you're ready to improve your relationship, call me today to schedule a free 20-min consult! I would love to hear about what is bringing you into therapy, what you want to work on, and answer any questions you may have about the process. My practice is fully virtual and the couples I work with find so much relief after learning tools to better communicate!