Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship or you have been together for 10 years, communication that relays respect must always be a priority. The way you understand one another and the ways in which you communicate your thoughts impact each of you. I often see couples or families members who speak to complete strangers more respectfully than the person to who they should be closest. They are nice to everyone else, but they bring the sullen, ill-tempered side of themselves home to their loved ones.
Cheating is also a fairly common issue. The couple wants to stay together and heal but the damage from the infidelity seems insurmountable. There are steps to heal and couples can go forward and create an even stronger, healthier relationship but professional help is often needed.
Couples counseling can be the gift that you give to yourself and each other. It is seldom that possession really brings happiness, but when two people can create a bond that feels secure and loving, there is no greater happiness in the world.
I also specialize in adult-child relationships with their parents. If you and your parent have become distant or even the relationship has broken, I can help the family members talk about the hurt and start to build a bridge.