Enrichment: Adult & Family

“You did what??”
“What were you thinking?”
“I can’t believe you said that!”

One might laugh at the above statements. Or one might be able to relate to these.

Two people are attracted to each other, willing to share time and space with each other, and committed to being with each other and to being there for each other – that’s what a couple is. Age, sex, and living situations are immaterial.

Getting married today seems like the most welcoming event. The congratulations, the planning, the flowers, the dresses, the guest list; all can be exciting… or alarming. Do couples today even know what they’re getting themselves into? What happens after “I do”? Are they well prepared and equipped for what is more to come? After all, no one was born with the skills and knowledge of how to be a “wife”, “husband”, “mother” or “father”.

After the bells stop ringing and the angels stop singing, reality needs to be faced. Many couples soon realise there will be differences in opinions in areas such as financial, spiritual beliefs, leisure activities, friends and social events, child upbringing, sexual and relationship dissatisfaction. Adding personality and character variance, this tends to lead to conflicts and communication issues. On top of that, what about external factors like the in-laws, stress, insomnia, insecurities, undesirable habits, depression and the like? All these has been researched and known to add strain to the relationship too.

Most people have been fortunate enough to live in a happy family for some of their life. Happy families are the bedrock of a strong society and individuals who grow up in one usually become happier, healthier and more prosperous citizens. Sadly, not all of us experience uninterrupted happiness. Who has not been hurt by the breakdown of an intimate, loving relationship? Few of us have not been touched by the divorce of someone very close to us, parent, child, brother, sister. Fewer still by the pain of our own disappointments in love.

How does one cope? How does one fall in love and stay in love despite all the uprising challenges?

Working together with professionals who have been well trained in this area is utmost important. By doing so, one can identify and change any existing unconstructive behaviour, break down walls of communication and learn conflict resolution. One will also learn how to respect and protect each another, grow together and most importantly to rediscover feelings of intimacy and connect emotionally.

During this time we assure you that you will learn more about yourself, your partner and your relationship. You and your partner will become more aware of the strengths of your unique relationship as well as areas of growth. We ensure you that when you choose therapy, when you and your partner are willing and promise to work things out together, your relationship can be yet another success story.

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