Relationship Therapy
Humans are social animals. The connections we develop and the way we spend our social lives have a great impact on our success and overall well-being; therefore, having healthy relationships is an essential part of living a fulfilling life.
Behavioural Issues
What is a healthy relationship?
No one is perfect and there are ups and downs in every relationship, but a good relationship has some or all of the following qualities:
Fairness/equality
Mutual respect
Good communication
Trust and honesty
Support and empathy
Playfulness and fondness
A healthy sense of independence
Kindness and responsibility
Healthy conflict
Behavioural Issues
Signs of an unhealthy relationship?
On the other hand, an unhealthy relationship has the following signs:
intensity in behaviour and emotions;
possessiveness and jealousy;
manipulation and trying to control the other person;
isolation and distancing;
sabotaging the other person’s life;
belittling and downgrading;
guilt-tripping;
violence and volatility;
deflecting responsibility;
betrayal.
Common long-term relationship problems
Let’s take a look at some common issues of long-term relationships that can arise with time:
Arguments
Communication problems
Loss of intimacy
Leading separate lives
Boredom and loss of excitement
Loss of enjoyment in sex
Unhealthy boundaries
Loss of appreciation
Financial issues
Problems with children
Effects of a bad relationship on your life
Overall well-being and good relationships go hand in hand. However, bad relationships can affect your life in many negative ways including:
continued harmful relationships which can slow disease recovery and cause heart problems;
poor mental health and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety;
destruction of your self-esteem and self-confidence;
heaping stress upon stress which leads to even more health problems;
damage to your other relationships as well.
What kind of therapies can help develop better relationships?
Fortunately, there are a variety of therapies that can help you develop better connections and bring your relationships back on track. You can perform these therapies alone or with your partner to resolve conflicts and bring each other on the same page. You can try reaching out to your therapist and they might help you with:
Individual counselling
Marriage counselling
Family counselling
Humanities counselling
Group therapy sessions
Premarital counselling