There’s probably never been a relationship in history that’s free from ups and downs or the occasional conflict. However, once it’s an ongoing problem and happier times are outweighed by the troubled ones, it’s time to ask yourself if the relationship needs an intervention.
At Positive Living UAE, we have specialised relationship counsellors that offer unique, highly effective therapeutic approaches to diagnose any issues in your relationship. Whether it’s a lack of communication, lack of connection, lack of intimacy, or no empathy towards each other, our professional therapist would be able to assist you. To know if your relationship needs professional intervention, here are some questions you should ask yourself:
- Emotional Availability: How do you feel around your partner? Do you feel heard? Do you feel validated? Do they understand you? Do you feel appreciated? Look within and explore these questions.
- Trust: This is a key pillar of healthy relationships. Do you have it for your partner and vice-versa? Does one or both of you have any fears to be abandoned or being cheated on? Do you worry about security and safety with your partner?
- Fear of judgment: Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable with your partner? Or, do you just pretend everything is ok, even when it’s not? Do you feel like you can be yourself around your partner or do you often find yourself playing a part to avoid conflict?
- Conflict Resolution: There are many ways to handle and to react towards conflict. What is your couple conflict resolution approach, do you even have one? Do you often try to avoid it for fear of being overtaken by aggression during these heated moments? Do you react impulsively when triggered and feel guilty afterwards? Do you wish you could learn how to handle conflict in a conscious, loving manner without fostering any resentment or hurt?
- Emotional Intimacy: Understanding your partner’s language of love is key. You may love each other but might not express it as you used to, has that been an issue lately? Do you know your partner’s love language (acts of service, gifts, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation?)
- Exhaustion: Is your relationship going through burnout? Like the human body, a relationship has a life of its own too. It can have its different phases, but not all of them are always states of happiness. Do you feel like your interpersonal bond feels stuck in a routine of boredom and it needs help?
If you found yourself answering ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it looks like your relationship needs the support of a professional therapist. You are not alone, many people are in the same boat and opt to just ignore it, leading to their relationship paying the price in some way or another.
To work on yourself and your relationship, please get in touch with Positive Living UAE; we are happy to assist you. We will provide you with a 30-minute free consultation to discuss your journey toward a conscious, effective, loving, and connected relationship with your partner.
