Relationships Built On Trust
A healthy marriage is built on a strong foundation of trust, however it’s not an easy topic to discuss. You may feel pressured into saying, “Yes, I trust you” but if you do have sincere concerns, now is the time to discuss them. There is no room for doubt between a husband and wife.
Trusting someone means that you think they are reliable, you have confidence in them, and you feel safe with them physically and emotionally. Trust is something that two people in a relationship can build together when they decide to trust each other.
A few questions to ask your partner if trust is an issue in your relationship:
- Do you trust me?
- Is there anything you feel you can’t trust me with?
- Have you ever felt the need to check my phone?
- Have I ever done anything to lose your trust?
- If you don’t trust me, what are steps I can take to regain it?
Imago Relationship Counseling
Sometimes, it can be very hard to overcome disagreements and you two might feel stuck – not knowing how or when to communicate to get past it.
Intervention can mean all the difference in saving a marriage or letting the ship sink!
How Does Marriage Counseling Work?
In marriage counseling, the therapist will try to teach you and your spouse certain crucial communication skills. Most domestic problems are the result of not being able to communicate your point of view to your partner effectively, but therapy can help resolve that as you are given the opportunity to speak your mind freely.
The therapist will then help you look at both the negative and positive aspects of your relationship, so that you can focus on the good and work on strategies to deal with the bad.
You will also learn new communication skills that will teach you how to talk to your partner without offending him/her, and will be given opportunities to discuss your differences in a controlled manner.