Most couples don’t come to counseling because they want to “talk about feelings.” They come because something important feels stuck—communication keeps breaking down, conflict escalates quickly, or the distance between you feels bigger than you know how to bridge.

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Research has revealed that the average couple waits approximately four years to start counseling, despite experiencing the need earlier. Many times, by the time the couple appears in the counselor’s office, one or both of the partners have already reached a level of indifference. Or lack of desire to work on their relationship. This is the most challenging and scary place for couples to find themselves. By this point, their primary motive in attending counseling sometimes is checking this off their list. Thus indicating that they tried everything, before heading to a divorce attorney.