In addition,he leads a variety of workshops and weekend retreats throughout Arizona. Dr. Hunter has been married for 30 years and has two grown daughters. He is committed both personally and professionally to building healthy relationships. Couples therapy works best when both couples honestly want to improvetheir relationship and both are willing to change. It helps to understand that problems are part of being human and not a sign of weakness.
Some couples seek help when a specific event occurs that creates a crisis in their relationship.
Such crises can be triggered, for example, by illness, financial problems, infidelity or conflicts with children. They can develop suddenly and be extremely destructive. If not resolved soon, these events can intensify problems in your relationship and make you feel like giving up. Some couples find themselves arguing more frequently or upset by their loss of feeling for one another. Eventually, they realize that their relationship won't improve without professional help.