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I cannot tell you how many times, I either get a call or see someone in person and the first thing they say to me is, “I have wanted to come for awhile but my partner would not come so I got tired of waiting and came myself.” \u00a0My answer is always, good for you and I can honestly say that coming for yourself will help you improve yourself and your relationship. \u00a0Do you believe me? \u00a0Let’s look at the reasons<\/p>\n

1. The ripple effect: \u00a0<\/strong>I explain this effect a lot and it was introduced to me early in my schooling when you drop a rock into the water and it skims on the surface it creates a ripple. \u00a0The same thing happens when you start to make changes within yourself, you and those around you will benefit from those changes, sometimes for the better and sometimes it works the opposite way and you realize you are not happy and end things. \u00a0Regardless, change occurs.<\/p>\n

2. Your partner is always present:<\/strong> \u00a0The goal in couple’s therapy is to stay neutral and listen to both sides equally and give sound advice. \u00a0Its harder to do with one person but doable. \u00a0Any of my clients can tell you that I side with the one that makes the most sense but in a couple both sides are right and a compromise is always obtainable with the right way to look at a situation.<\/p>\n

3. Adding your partner later:<\/strong> \u00a0This one has to do with the first two and usual happens if the person in therapy is making positive changes and the other partner wants to come and work. \u00a0At least one person should be in the therapy room and be working on the relationship.<\/p>\n

Coming to therapy is a hard, long decision that most people do not make lightly. \u00a0When you are angry, you want change but you are unsure how to go about it. \u00a0Therapy can help untangle things and work-out what needs to really be worked on. \u00a0Trust me it works whether it’s with one person or two. \u00a0Just make the call and try and see where it leads you!<\/p>\n

Learn more about my Counseling For One marriage therapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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I cannot tell you how many times, I either get a call or see someone in person and the first thing they say to me is, “I have wanted to come for awhile but my partner would not come so I got tired of waiting and came myself.” \u00a0My answer is always, good for you…
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