The short answer is—when you start asking this question of whether you need it or not. That said, we know that things aren’t that simple or easy, it is normal to want to be very sure in complicated matters like these.
That is why, as a provider of psychotherapy in Washington, DC at Wellness HealthCare Clinics, we have prepared a list of the tell-tale signs a couple’s therapy is in order. These include:
- You are having the same argument over and over again
Whether because you have tried everything and the other party is not responsive or refuses to hold a lengthy conversation over your issues and vice versa, or you and your partner just do not seem to arrive at a conclusion that works for the both of you, having a third party to bring into your disagreement may just be the help you need to finally move forward.
- You or your partner have started to wander
Looking outside your relationship is a sure sign you need intervention. Couple counseling will save you and your partner from the heartache and the turmoil, understand the underlying reasons for your wandering eye, and even save your relationship.
- You feel lonely in your relationship
No one should feel or be made to feel alone in their relationship. If you don’t feel heard, or unsupported, and you don’t feel confident or free about expressing these, it’s time for couples therapy. Here you can air out your issues in a safe environment, dissect the underlying causes for your feelings, and have a licensed professional guide you to come up with a resolution.