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Is
repairing a
relationship worth
all the effort?
For many, the answer
is a resounding yes.
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What's a marriage
worth?
When disagreements
seem to come too often, and the good times seem too far in the
past, it may be time for some good professional outside help.
Even for
two people who are completely committed to each other, the frustration
of everyday concerns may begin to mount.
Whether it's
triggered by money
problems, children or teens, job-related stress,
sexual
or intimacy issues, or jealousy and mistrust - the result
is often unresolved hurt and resentment on either side of a relationship.
In an effort
at self preservation, partners often will back into their respective
corners in silence, but couples therapy can often provide a common
ground for restarting the conversation.
Professional
marriage counseling is simply a safe place to talk about and explore
the dynamics of marital conflict, or may even lead to a 'eureka'
moment where long-held misunderstandings are suddenly resolved.
Of course,
in the Internet age there are also sites like thecoupleconnection.net,
where thousands of lurked or joined a discussion hoping to find
a common thread within similar problems posted by others.
Is marriage
counseling - in any form - worth the risk of fixing a "broken"
relationship? For many couples, the answer is resounding yes.
More information
about marriage counseling around the Web:
Below, take
the first steps by browsing top sites around the Web that offer
online marriage counseling discussions, professional referrals,
forums, news and opinion that may help to heal a relationship
worth saving ...
Love Advice from Dr. Tracy Cabot - Dr. Tracy is a psychologist
who specializes in romantic relationships with the "the world's
first searchable encyclopedia of advice on relationships"
that covers just about any issue. She also posts a weekly love
advice column and provides fee based private counseling.
Ottawa
Marriage.com - A good set of resources for marriage advice
and couples counseling. Resource include family therapy, relationship
advice, infidelity, marriage counseling and how to stop a divorce.
Includes a directory of links to marriage
counseling professionals.
Relationship
Talk - Although there are many articles by professional
therapists and psychologists here, the big draw are the forums
and personal stories. Great site If you just need a place to vent
to friends who won't bring it up later...
Marriage
Romance - Focus on keeping romance in Christian marriages
with a library of stories for couples ranging from romantic to
risqué.
The
Marriage Toolbox
- Each drawer in the toolbox leads to articles and advice on relationships.
Solid information and tips on building a good marriage and making
repairs where needed.
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