Interactions Therapy Center
Dr. Gail Gabbert, D. Min., LMFT, CRADC

Relationships

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Is your relationship too good to leave, but too bad to stay? To make up or break up?
It’s an important decision. If you’re stuck, let me help.

Marital distress is rampant. A survey of more than 6,500 psychologists revealed
that, after anxiety and depression, the most commonly treated problems were marital
and other relationship problems.

Below are some statements that can help you diagnose your relationship.

1.)   We are not able to talk about things in a logical manner.
2.)   Small issues suddenly become big for no apparent reason.
3.)   It takes a long time to calm myself down after one of our fights.
4.)   I doubt whether we can reconcile our differences.
5.)   Things have gotten so complex and out of hand that I don't know if there is a solution.
6.)   There is little respect in this relationship.
7.)   Sometimes I feel bitter about how things have gotten between us.
8.)   Talking with my partner only seems to make things worse.
9.)   I don't get any recognition or appreciation.
10.)  We spend a lot of our free time apart.

If you have one or more of the above thoughts, your relationship may
need professional help.

Examples of marital/couple problems includes:

•  affairs •  family of origin issues •  divorce •  remarriage & blended family issues •  pre-marital counseling •  parenting issues •  communication •  conflict management •  childhood trauma

•  financial distress  •  sexual, emotional and physical abuse •  sexual dysfunction •  workplace issues •  stress •  life stage changes •  coping with crisis •  grief and loss