TheGuard13 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 If you and your significant other are having issues communicating, etc, is there much of a point to seeking counseling in a longterm/non-marital relationship, either for yourself or both of you? Has anyone tried it outside a marital scenario? What was your experience?
Ladybugz Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 you can go true counseling even if you just want to talk to someone. so for better communication you should go fr shore.
LostOne1 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 I tried personal counselling and it is awesome! I would say counselling is GOOD. What it will do is ask both of you certain questions, where the responses will ALLOW you to understand your partner better. They might say how they feel for a certain way and it will just be displayed to you and allow you to seriously hear your partners disliked or likes or more wants of this and less of this etc.. The problem I find is not always both partners want counselling. My ex believed we did not need it, nor did she want to share any info about us with anyone else. It was hard for me to see a personal counsellor after our BU. I don't like sharing info as well, but I felt I could try it and see. So far had 2 sessions and it DOES help. I have at this point schedule a session every 1-2 weeks now for myself. It's a good way to reflect every week or 2 weeks and see how you are progression in life and with certain situation. 1
Author TheGuard13 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Posted January 29, 2013 I've been to marital counseling. I'm curious if people think it's a good idea in general, to go as a couple even if you're not married. I can't see why not, but I'm just wondering if anyone has done that.
GG3 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 If both are willing I say absolutely. My ex and I went and were not married. He was very narcisisstic and there was no compromise or solving anything. In this case we couldn't work things out but if both are willing and open to working on things why not. 1
Hopeful714 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Yes I'm actually paying money to help me heal from this crap! And to help myself try to be a better partner for my future. Only went to one session so far. Mixed reviews. He did however recommend a book "Getting the love you need". It kinda seems to blame all your issues on childhood however, so not sure if I'm all about that, but it was a worthwhile read for relationship issues.
Samilia Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 If you and your significant other are having issues communicating, etc, is there much of a point to seeking counseling in a longterm/non-marital relationship, either for yourself or both of you? Has anyone tried it outside a marital scenario? What was your experience? Sure, you don't have to be married to go to counseling. I think the willingness of both parties as well as the length of the relationship are the key points to get the counselling sessions started.
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