Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2594: [Part 1] 5 Steps to Inspire Your Partner to Join You in Attending Couples Therapy by Kyle Benson of Gottman
May 19, 2025
Explore a compassionate roadmap for encouraging a partner to attend couples therapy. Discover five key steps that emphasize empathy and emotional safety. Learn how to shift conversations from blame to understanding, fostering deeper connections. The importance of timing and active listening is highlighted, providing powerful strategies for navigating conflicts. Validating a partner's fears is essential for creating a supportive atmosphere. This insightful discussion offers guidance to enhance communication in relationships.
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Late and Resistant to Therapy
- Many people resist couples therapy due to fears of vulnerability and misconceptions.
- Therapy is often sought too late, sometimes after emotional separation has begun, making commitment difficult.
Commitment Determines Therapy Success
- Therapy is likely to fail if one or both partners lack commitment.
- Reviving a struggling marriage is possible with the right professional intervention and willingness to work together.
Connect Emotionally First
- Connect emotionally with your partner before proposing couples therapy to keep the conversation calm and receptive.
- Do activities together and express appreciation to help your partner feel valued and open to dialogue.
