Trust Me. Invest in your relationship NOW.
Yes, relationships take work. Trust me, a little relating goes a long way.
Cooking dinner? Sitting together after the kids are in bed? Date night? On a walk together? Try these questions as relational conversation starters. It’s time to mix things up.
What made you laugh today?
What did you day dream about today?
What problem did you solve today?
What surprised you today?
What kept you up at night this week?
If you could go on vacation tonight, where would you go?
What made you feel confident today?
What made you feel worried today?
If this is new stuff for you and your partner, there may be some instant eye rolls. Nothing will change in your relationship if nothing changes; give it a try.
However, if you’re stuck in a serious cycle of conflict or going through a long period of disconnection that causes hopelessness in your marriage or relationship, you may want to reach out to a professional. Investing in your relationship now will pay off later. Let a skilled couples counselor guide you through making your couples culture feel different.
Start today with a no cost consultation. Jessica Revels, skilled couples therapist, has helped many partners across the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area of NC. Couples counseling and relationship therapy can help decrease conflict patterns and make relating to each other much easier and gratifying. Contact Me via the contact form or jessica@jrevelscounseling.