COUPLES THERAPY in Maplewood FOR LONG TERM COMMITTED NON-MARRIED COUPLES

The problems presented by long term, committed unmarried couples are similar to those of married couples.

Couples typically argue about:

• Emotional insecurity (why doesn’t my partner want to marry me? Am I not enough?)

• Physical intimacy (Too little . . . too much . . . how much is the right amount?) 

• Jealousy and infidelity (How can I trust that my partner is being faithful?) 

• Fear of arguing (My partner may leave if I voice how I truly feel…)

• Parenting styles (One parent is too permissive; the other parent is too tough . . . who’s correct?)

• Finances (One partner is tight-fisted, the other is a spender. How do you create a financial plan that honors the need to save with the need to enjoy life?)

• Step-children (Blending families together, balancing the needs of husbands and wives along with the needs of the children, is the difficult task to master in subsequent marriages).

Couples therapy helps by providing:

• A safe environment for all points of view to be heard, validated and considered

• Communication skill building

• Relationship skill building

• Effective boundary setting and respect

• Psycho-education about appropriate family roles and expectations

• Wisdom and coaching from a neutral, professionally trained and highly experienced third party