Tips Marriage and Family Therapist
Building a Support Network
Most people’s first instinct is to hide their problems from both friends and family. This is why we at Los Angeles Therapy Center and Associates recommend finding one or two people you can talk to as it is crucial when you want to work things out before making an appointment with a marriage and family therapist. Try speaking to other married couples that will be able to give you an unbiased perspective without having any hidden agenda. With most cases, couples make the mistake of seeking advice independently from people that want to sabotage their relationship, whether this is intentionally or unintentionally.
An impartial observer could offer invaluable insight into your relationship which may help you see things in a different light. Communication is a major aspect of conflict resolution within any marriage, so it is vital you have someone that knows both parties who is willing to act as a referee when problems come up. One of the first and most important things every marriage counselor work on is to improve communication.
Making the First Move
Most people make the mistake of waiting for their partner to change before they address their own behavior. Even when you think your partner is in the wrong, try taking the first step, and change your behavior first. Acting on relationship advice must begin somewhere, and all the marriage advice in the world will prove useless unless you put them into practice.
When asked, many people report their marriage is more important than individual problems and disagreements which crop up. However, in spite of this, many couples still get stuck because each one is waiting for the other to make the first move. In marriage, as with any kind of relationship, you are faced with the choice of either being right or being happy.
If you or your family need help in Los Angeles, CA, please call today at (323) 304-6735 to book an appointment with our marriage and family therapist.