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Whenever two imperfect people come together in the union of marriage, we can expect issues to bubble up here and there. Every couple has problems in their relationship to some degree. If these challenges are worked through well, they can actually have the way to greater levels of love and intimacy. When issues in a marriage are left unresolved, husbands and wives can become stuck in a cycle of negativity, blame, resentment and desperation. Our marriage therapists at Seattle Christian Counseling are here to tend to your relationship before things get out of control. If you and your spouse are feeling unsatisfied or your marriage seems on the brink of disaster, know that you are not alone. Consider giving Christian marriage counseling a try – we’re here to fan the flame of hope.

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Articles about Marriage Counseling

Maureen Zach

Jun

2022

How to Become a More Present Listener for Your Spouse

Maureen Zach

Individual Counseling Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

If you’ve ever heard, “You don’t listen,” when you are engaged in a conflict with your spouse, remember that listening is a learned skill – and it’s not one that many of us do well. However, becoming a more engaged, present listener is something we can improve on over time, and it can bring much-needed healing and growth to our relationships. To become a better listener, active listening is key. Active listening can be defined as listening with all your senses and letting the other person know that he/she has your full attention. It also shows that you respect the other person. Ways to Become a More Active, Present Listener...

Mike San Martino

Dec

2021

Expectations in Marriage

Mike San Martino

Couples Counseling Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

Whether you can voice them or not you entered marriage with expectations. You had a picture in your mind of what your marriage would look like. It may have reflected your parent’s marriage, or the marriages of close friends, your own hopes and dreams, or even TV and movie depictions of marriage. At some point, however, your expectations for marriage didn’t match reality. There was a gap between what you expected and the reality of your daily experience. When my wife and I were first married our first problem related to a difference in expectations over bedtime. Her parents always went to bed at the same time, and she expected...