Marriage is one of the most significant commitments two people can make during their lifetime, and sets in motion a lifetime process and journey together. Philly Family Life Counseling provides relationship counseling in Philadelphia that can prepare you for a successful future with your significant other.
Comments on Commitment
As soon as you begin publically discussing marriage, there is an onslaught of unsolicited comments on your impending commitment. Clichés like “say goodbye to freedom” or “happy life, happy wife” begin to pop up.
The wedding reception often becomes a frenzied focus, often to the point of losing sight of the fact that the marriage is not the wedding reception; the wedding ceremony is the beginning of the marriage.
No matter the current status of your relationship, note that a wedding commitment begins a new chapter in your relationship. Beginning any new life chapter means CHANGE. If you and your partner are ready to embrace change together, then perhaps you are ready to get married.
People often benefit from relationship counseling at various points and stages in their marriage: engagement/pre-wedding, first year, first pregnancy/birth, and anywhere else along the way. The goal of relationship counseling it to equip both parties with the tools to continually seduce (powerfully attract) their partner to lean-in and feel safe and valued. WeddingBridges.com is a unique source to obtain helpful services of a wedding officiant, Relational Life Coaching, and wedding planning assistance.
Three Basic Vital Skill Sets for a Fulfilling Marriage
- Conflict Resolution. If you are considering marriage, you have reached the point in your relationship where you and your partner will not always agree. You have also realized that you have the capacity to deeply hurt one another’s feelings on days where you are exhausted, frustrated, or speak flippantly. Good conflict resolution skills allow you to work through difficulties as a team and enable both parties to reach resolution while feeling truly heard and understood.
- Communication. The ability to resolve conflicts in a relationship often reflects the couple’s communication habits. In a healthy relationship, both partners react positively when they feel listened to, acknowledged, and affirmed. During the honeymoon phase of a relationship, it feels so easy to communicate. But as the toll of work and business of everyday life creeps in it begins to feel too exhausting to communicate well. For a relationship to continue to grow and thrive, it is important to be intentional about communication.
- Trust. Trust may be the biggest hallmark of a mature relationship. You should be able to trust that your partner is honest with you and willing to be vulnerable. In turn, you should be able to be equally vulnerable with them. Significant secret keeping would indicate that this is a good time to reevaluate the relationship. If you wish to proceed, developing trust is crucial. Building this kind of trust takes two people that are deeply invested in creating a safe space for honesty and emotional intimacy in their relationship.
Supportive Relationship Counseling in Northeast Philadelphia
A trusted counselor to help facilitate communication is important even when both partners are content and satisfied in their relationship. If you are in Philadelphia and considering marriage, you can contact Philly Family Life Counseling through our online form or call 215/677-3810 to schedule an appointment with a relationship counselor. Dr. Gene Devers offers services as both a Wedding Officiant and a Relational Life Coach.
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