Hello there, I hear you. I understand how difficult it must be when you are finding marriage a little difficult. Let me tell you that you have taken the right step reaching out for help. Most people do not realise that their relationship needs a little professional help and it is a great thing that you have!
A relationship works the best when both individuals are willing to put in equal efforts into the relationship. So it would be the best if you could have a discussion with your husband and let him know that it would make a great difference if he comes for therapy too. However, it is not possible to force an individual into therapy, because to see results the person should be able to consciously invest their time and effort into working on their specific concern. So one thing you can do is to discuss the situation with your husband and ask him if he can accompany you for the consultation and look at what it is like.
If your husband is willing to come with you, relationship counselling and couples therapy would be a great choice for you. The time period for which the couples therapy might continue changes according to the type of concern. It could be between 1-3 sessions for short term therapy and 12-24 sessions for long term therapy.
If your husband is not willing to take professional mental health support, you can always go for relationship counselling individually. Do not feel disheartened that your husband is not willing to come for therapy, you consulting a therapist may also have a significant positive effect on your marriage.The psychologist will be able to look into your specific concerns, and help you manage stress and points of friction in your marriage and other aspects of your life,better. The professional will be able to guide you and help you figure out habits that you can change and things you can do from your part to make marriage a little easier and also ensure that your mental health is taken care of in the long run. You may not be able to change the world, but you can always take care of you and that is the best part!
Stay strong, good things are coming your way!
Answered2021-03-05 18:20:30
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