All articles tagged with #couples counseling
A reader asks Dear Abby for help as her fiancé Dustin stays up until 5 a.m. playing video games, neglecting chores and his partner’s companionship. Abby says he doesn’t see the issue, urges the couple to clearly state needs and consider couples counseling, and if there’s no resolution, the reader should consider moving out to avoid a life as a so-called “gaming widow.”
Couples who excessively focus on their marriage may actually be distracting themselves from deeper sources of dissatisfaction. While increased communication and reconnecting can be beneficial, if one partner remains dissatisfied after a significant amount of time, it may be necessary to explore other reasons for their unhappiness. Excessive focus on the marriage can be a result of avoiding personal issues such as depression, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment in other areas of life. Couples counseling should be supplemented with individual therapy, especially for the partner with more complaints. It is important for both partners to take stock of their lives, seek individual counseling if needed, and find fulfillment outside of analyzing the relationship.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's relationship is reportedly suffering due to their busy schedules and different lifestyles. The couple, who were once inseparable, are now spending a lot of time apart, leading to arguments and a lack of communication. Gwen is said to be worried about the state of their marriage and wants to seek couples counseling, but Blake is hesitant. Friends are concerned that if they don't address their issues soon, divorce may be on the horizon.