The first year of a marriage, while exciting and full of possibility, can also be a time of significant adjustment for a couple. The wedding and honeymoon are over, the planning, preparation, parties, and celebrations of you as a couple has passed; what returns are the activities of daily “regular” life. Like after every significant event in one’s life, it’s not unusual for there to be a let-down of sorts. This is normal. For some couples this transition can be problematic, especially if the couple had experienced conflict prior to the wedding. Ideally, if the couple attended premarital counseling, they may have had the opportunity to address the following issues:
• Compatibility
• Expectations
• Personalities and families-of-origin
• Communication patterns
• Conflict resolution
• Intimacy and sexuality
• Long-term goals
However, many engaged couples find it difficult to find the time for premarital counseling, and therefore must navigate these topics after the wedding. The therapists at Symmetry Counseling can provide assistance to newlyweds as they negotiate the tasks required to live harmoniously as a married couple.
We can help you articulate your expectations, hopes, and dreams, for your newly joined lives.
Bringing a pragmatic approach that encourages and prizes flexibility, fairness, and the maintenance of your friendship.
Contact Symmetry Counseling today to learn more about newlywed counseling.
