All couples argue. For happy
couples, arguing with your
spouse or partner can be
a good thing. It gets
the problems out in the open,
rather than remain in hiding,
which is destructive.

But for unhappy couples, arguments can be hurtful. If you and your spouse/partner end up in anger frequently, with no resolution to your problems, or little willingness to put issues behind you, then you may need outside help from a trained professional.

If you and your partner experience the following, it is crucial that you get help soon. Divorce/breakup is a difficult and often devastating solution. There are emotional, financial, physical and family consequences for divorce.

Do you...

Argue more than you talk
Name-calling, yelling, screaming during arguments
Refusal to talk or discuss problems (stonewalling or cold shoulder)
Often defensive
Difficulty listening to or hearing each other
Inability to forgive

Many couples wait too long before starting couples' therapy. I encourage you to start sooner rather than later, because each day you wait is one more day of pain, unhappiness and the chance for unresolved issues to become irreparable problems.

AFFAIRS
If one of you has had an affair, it can be difficult to move on. But couples can and do repair their relationship after an affair. Affairs are painful, but you can move on from the hurt, and learn to love and trust again. If you want to continue this relationship, please call and get help today: 404-201-2048.