Healthy Couple, Happy Life..

The saying goes, "Happy wife, happy life"...  This phrase is often given at weddings as part of a sentimental toast to the happy couple or written in a card full of money, to help them as they begin their life together.  I'm more concerned about what makes a healthy couple. To explain it better, let's take a look at this analogy:

A pair of gloves, a pair of scissors, a pair of socks.. a couple of days, a couple of kids, a couple of drinks... 

I often wondered why adults in a relationship are referred to as a couple and not a pair.  A pair seems to go together, as if one could not function or reach it's full potential without the other.  For example, no one wears one glove anymore (unless you are Michael Jackson), a scissor with one blade could not cut in a straight line and they don't sell one sock at the store.  

A couple can stand on it's own individually.  Each day has it's spot on the calendar, it's only required that you have one kid to be a parent and one drink can be enough to quench your thirst.

A pair must function together, whereas a couple, they choose to do life together.  When we choose to do life together, it's important that we commit to a healthy relationship environment. 

Here are some aspects of a healthy relationship enviroment:

Consistent Communication

Increasing Confidence

Warranted Trust

Intimate Affection

Absolute Forgiveness

In couples therapy, I am committed to helping married couples maintain their strong foundation and showing them how to build a healthy marriage.  I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can further discuss what your struggles/concerns are and I can tell you how I can help.