Why relationships struggle: communication, conflict and growth

Why relationships struggle: communication, conflict and growth

 

Researchers can predict with over 90% accuracy which couples will divorce in the next five years. out of 100 couples 18 will fall in love and stay in love. 16 will fall in love struggle and with help and often therapy get to a loving place. 16 will fall in love struggle and stay married profoundly miserable. 50 will divorce. Most couples divorce over solvable issues. Why? One? If you can't communicate, you will struggle in a relationship. Two, most couples wait over six years before seeking help. At this point, couples often need specialist help to repair the disconnection. Why? Because at this stage, trust and hope are so low that the couple is likely to give up. What can therapy do? A trained relationship therapist has over 80% success.

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