From seeing an online therapist to walking out the door, couples do all sorts when they have problems within their relationship. All couples argue and even when it’s a one-off, it can turn into something far more serious. It’s a natural part of life but sometimes it causes couples to walk away from one another. You wouldn’t think trivial things would make two people split up and yet it happens each and every day. So, how can a couple stay together even when they have problems at home?
You have a right to ask for the things you need (emphasis added) in a relationship. — Catherine Aponte Psy.D.
Fights Will Happen
First and foremost, you must understand that while you are a couple and love each other, there will be times when you disagree and dislike one another. Fighting, shouting, screaming and arguing are all a part of married life. It’s natural to do all those things but it does also show your passion and how much you care about them. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t argue. However, while it’s common to argue, it’s also very important to understand you need to work to overcome them. You cannot avoid an argument because they will happen sooner or later but you need to find a way to forgive and move on. Sometimes, seeking the help of an online therapist can make all the difference.
Staying in indecision—regardless of what the indecision is about—is draining. But leaving is hard. — Susan Pease Gadoua L.C.S.W.
You Must Work Together To Overcome Differences
As said above, you need to find a way to overcome your differences so that you can move on and essentially stay together. There is no point in staying together if you are constantly arguing and bringing up the same points as always as it’s going to frustrate both parties. You cannot argue on a Monday about money, forgive what the other person says and then throw it back in their face the following week. That is a waste of time and you’re going to be left unhappy too which is why you have to find a way to work together to overcome your differences. You need to find out how to control anger if you get angry and work through the issues you’ve been having. There is no point in staying together if you cannot overcome your differences.…