For couples therapy to be successful towards achieving healthy outcomes, the couple's own self-reflection is an essential component of success couples. In this blog, I will explore why self-reflection in couples therapy is beneficial for achieving a healthier and happier relationship.

A marriage and family therapist friend shared, “Always ask yourself before you speak, is this kind, is this true and is this necessary.” Sounding first like a motto, with some deeper reflection this one-line advice is very useful for couples therapy.

It's inevitable that, at some point, there will be conflict in your relationship. It doesn't mean that you don't have a good relationship with your partner, though. Conflict, or arguing, is just a natural part of life, not only with our romantic partners but in other relationships, as well.