They seek to define themselves by their role within the relationship. This typically leads to feelings of uncertainty about the relationship as the simple roles do not adequately structure a whole identity. Counseling is also very effective at helping you speak to your partner more clearly and also to listen more attentively. An important problem in relationships is the differing expectations each gender and each individual brings. Many people will, unconsciously, expect their partner to act as their mother or father did, even if the partner has never been much like the person s mother or father.
Counseling is particularly well-suited to clarifying and changing expectations.
This can lead to a normal loss process and some regression in your development as a person. Counseling has shown time and again a good ability to help people get past relationship breakups and get on with productive, satisfying lives. E-mail us with your questions and comments. Return to Home.