Are you struggling in your relationship and think it’s time for an intervention?

From time to time, the strongest of relationships are bound to hit a snag. They are often tested when issues such as boredom, lack of intimacy, or even infidelity penetrate the core, leaving one wondering if the relationship can be saved, or if it’s best to let go. These are often tough questions to answer alone and the longer they play out, the worst the situation becomes.
When one person expresses their feelings which are ultimately overlooked, misunderstood, or ignored by the other, tensions build eventually fueling an argument or a series of arguments. In a cooling off period, you’ll go into the other room or will simply give your mate the cold shoulder when it’s time for bed.
Arguments over time often turn into resentment, hard feelings, and breakups. It’s not so easy to break up and pack a bag when there are kids involved or if you are invested in the relationship in other ways.

At the end of the day, you want to reach an understanding, but how do you do this and what’s next?
For one, it’s helpful to explore why a comment or situation bothers you or your partner. They are normally deeply embedded and need to be extracted and addressed. Next, see if you can understand your partner’s perspective. Put yourself in their shoes. Finally, learn to compromise with your partner by controlling your emotions versus using them as fuel to the fire.
These are not easy steps to master and when you’ve tried your hardest and you get the same result, it may be time to seek the expertise of a professional to help you navigate the struggles you are experiencing in your relationship.
Paul DelGrosso is a Licensed Social Worker based out of Bethesda Maryland with an office in Washington, DC. who specializes in working with couples who are struggling in their relationship.
As a Washington DC clinical social worker well versed in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and families, Paul has vast experience and works with clients with behavioral, interpersonal, and emotional concerns and offers Schema Therapy, CBT, EMDR, and Family Systems Therapy at his Bethesda, Maryland Location
When you are looking for a licensed Therapist to assist you when you are struggling in your relationship and genuinely want to repair it, feel free to schedule a time to meet in person, over the phone, or virtually through Zoom. Contact Paul DelGrosso today.

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