Imagine Alex and Jamie fighting over Alex’s habit of never replacing the toilet paper. The simple roll of toilet paper that started World War III. Charmin? Who would have thought it could create such chaos. Sometimes small problems, such as forgetting the brand you prefer of peanut butter, can spiral into serious difficulties. You’ll find that invisible barriers appear and suddenly you are living parallel life. This is something that counseling connections can sort out.
Why bother? Oil changes are necessary for cars, yes? The love of your life may also require a mechanic — just not the grime. Unsightly spots can be polished up by a therapist, and the electrical wiring can be reconnected. A little spark can be added to any relationship.
It’s a fact that revealing your innermost thoughts and feelings to a complete stranger can feel as natural. But therapy is no longer a painful necessity, but a welcomed relief. The workshop isn’t a trial for blaming, it’s a way to create new connections. The goal is to find safe spaces where you can speak up when the words are stuck in your head like gum on your shoes.
You can make fun of this cliche about the overbearing psychotherapist in pop culture, but that trope has some gold. Couples might enter sessions nervous, even defensively at times. However, they will leave with an improved lens of clarity. Goodbye to blurred line and hello to renewed understanding.
Emily and Jack, so I heard, had a disagreement about the best way to stack their dishwasher. Classic, right? Under thoughtful guidance however, the petty arguments reverted to a desire for consideration. Eureka! Eureka, suddenly it is not plates that matter but reciprocity.
Don’t forget the important role that humor can play in counselling. Throwing up a fit of laughter at times is the best form of therapy. This helps to challenge the belief that the only faces in the room should be serious. As if a warm knife was cutting through the darkness, laughter can bring light and clarity to the situation.
The sessions will help you air your concerns, unravel fears and untangle those Gordian Knots. You won’t need Alexander’s Sword. Your old habits will be transformed into newfound gems. Each day in your life is like a new page, and therapy will give you better pens to write on.
Dance moves are unique for every couple. Counseling allows couples to sync their steps so that the tango becomes a smooth dance. The key is to recognize that love may be spontaneous but it requires effort and ingenuity to maintain.
A couple that I knew fought over forgetting to celebrate anniversaries. The anxiety over growing apart was the real issue. Not even the dinner dates. As with a great book, counselling reveals hidden layers. The “aha” moment you have when you realize you have been singing incorrect lyrics for many years will stay with you much longer.
Many people believe that there is no such thing as easy success. And they are not wrong. Love can be both a garden and a gardener. It is fertile, but also requires constant maintenance. Counseling helps transform worries and fears into connections. The rewards of counseling are worth the courage it takes.
Lace up your metaphorical boots and dive in feet first into the unknown. Come out feeling warm. If worst comes to worse, you may discover that sushi making class is not as romantic and fun as it seems. You’ll discover why you love each other, and learn how to blossom together.