All couples go through difficult phases and experience problems in their marriages.  Sometimes, though, those problems can be too big for the couple to navigate alone so they seek out marriage counseling.

Fortunately, there are many qualified psychologists who specialize in marriage counseling and who can help you and your partner to communicate better and to get your marriage back on the right track.  The important thing is not to put off seeing a marriage counselor until it’s too late.  The longer you let problems and resentments grow, the more likely it is that your marriage will become irreparable.

Below, you’ll find some of the common signs that indicate going to marriage counseling is necessary.  However, remember that seeing a counselor can benefit any couple, even those with the most minor of problems.

Signs it’s Time to Go to Marriage Counseling

Sign #1: No Communication

Have you and your spouse stopped communicating?  Early on in marriages, couples are often happy to talk over problems and create compromises that make both of them happier and lead to a stronger relationship.

Over time, though, couples will sometimes take the easy way out and avoid talking about problems and issues, choosing instead to let them fester and worsen.  If you and your spouse have stopped talking about the things that trouble you and/or feel like you don’t know how to communicate calmly and rationally any more, then it’s good to see a counselor to learn how to better communicate and interact with each other.

Sign #2: Sexual Problems

One of the most common sexual problems in marriage is when couples just plain stop having sex.  When that happens, that’s a sign that there are other issues at play that need to be worked out.

However, other sexual problems can also signal the need to go to marriage counseling.  If one or both of you is dissatisfied with your sex lives, if there has been infidelity, or if there are other sexual problems going on, seeking professional help is always a good idea.

Sign #3: Constant Fighting

Everyone knows that fighting in a relationship is a bad thing. However, all couples will fight at some point.  If you find, though, that you’re doing more fighting than anything else, that’s a very bad sign.

It’s especially bad if the two of you bicker over even the smallest things.  If you’re ready to stop the fighting and find the root causes of it, a counselor can help.

Sign #4: You Live Like Roommates

You know things are bad in a marriage when the two of you feel and live more like roommates than like husband and wife.

If you don’t talk much or only talk about superficial things, if you’re sleeping in separate beds, and if one or both of you feels emotionally deprived, that’s a dead giveaway that counseling should be in your future.

If any of the above signs apply to your marriage and you’d like help finding a marriage counselor, click below for helpful tips:

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