– Do you sometimes look at your partner and wonder what ever attracted you
   to him or her?

– Does it seem like you and your partner spend most of your time arguing over
   “stupid things” – or do you just prefer not to talk at all?

– Do you feel lonely, unappreciated, and resentful?

If your answer is “yes” - then you might have the relationship blues.

No one begins a relationship with the intent of being miserable. We all want to be loved, supported and accepted. But sometimes, issues of conflict emerge when our expectations are not met.

Conflict can occur involving a variety of issues:

• • finances
• • sex
• • parenting
• • extended family
• • culture
• • work stress
• • health issues
• • affairs
• • blended families
• • substance abuse
• • values
• • dreams

And we are often left with feelings of anger, sadness, and resentment. We end up fighting endlessly – or else withdrawing to “lick our wounds”. This cycle of conflict and withdrawal can be exhausting, scary, and stressful.

Relationship counselling can help you restore emotional intimacy by learning how to resolve conflict; communicate effectively; express feelings and needs; listen to, understand, and accept each other; and increase mutual respect and trust.

Karen has extensive experience in dealing with couples through relationship counselling and by co-facilitating couples therapy groups. She received training at The Gottman Institute in Seattle, Washington, a world-renowned organization that focuses on researching and restoring relationships.

You can learn how to cure the “relationship blues”, decrease the stress in your relationship, and strengthen your love and commitment.