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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin
In couples counseling, one of the most common challenges we encounter isn’t explosive conflict—it’s the quiet drift that happens when couples stop having regular, everyday conversations. Over time, what might seem like trivial chatter or casual observations get overlooked, and instead, couples find themselves only communicating when something is wrong.
When you're planning a future together, it's easy to focus on the wedding, shared goals, and building a life as a couple. But one of the most important (and often overlooked) conversations in premarital counseling is about parenting—not just if you want children, but how you see yourselves as future parents.
Planning a wedding can be an exciting and joyful experience, but it can also bring significant stress, especially when navigating complex family dynamics. With the desire to create a beautiful day that reflects the couple’s vision, family members often become involved, sometimes in ways that lead to tension or conflict.
Money is one of the leading causes of conflict in relationships. Whether it’s about everyday expenses, savings goals, debt, or differences in financial philosophy, money can quickly become a source of tension. Even couples who deeply care for each other can find themselves at odds when financial stress enters the picture.
The birth of a child is a life-changing event—filled with joy, wonder, and new responsibilities. But for many first-time parents or those adjusting to the arrival of a new baby, it can also bring unexpected strain on the relationship. Between sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and changing identities, couples often find themselves disconnected just when they need each other the most.
Conflict is an unavoidable part of any relationship. Whether it's about parenting, finances, intimacy, or simply feeling misunderstood, disagreements are bound to happen. But conflict doesn’t have to damage your relationship. When handled with intention and emotional honesty, conflict can actually become a pathway to deeper connection and understanding.
