couples therapy

Withdrawal of affection, attention, and interest

Lack of appreciation

Offended silence

Humiliation, devaluation

Insults, shaming

Manipulative behavior (e.g., making someone feel guilty)

If you feel like you are talking past each other or conversations are escalating

When talks degenerate into a power struggle

When a respectful tone is lost and negative body language with avoided eye contact prevails

When active listening is difficult, instead just waiting for your own response or evaluating it

Lack of acceptance of the partner's children – which can lead to rejection and disputes

The relationship with your ex-partner can prove challenging and represent a significant source of conflict.

Disagreements about raising children from a previous relationship can put a strain on the relationship.

Stepparents feeling overwhelmed as they grow into a parental role that may feel unfamiliar

When one or both partners find the sexual relationship unsatisfactory

When jealousy is a stress factor

When taboos and fear of rejection block conversation about sexuality

If you would like support and help investigating the causes of an extramarital affair

When money is a frequent point of contention

If you are unsure whether you want to separate

If you have different views on raising children

When the desire to have children puts a strain on the relationship

When different lifestyles, e.g., in terms of consumption and leisure activities, are a recurring topic

If the cause of problems in the relationship lies in individual issues, individual therapy can be helpful.

If your partner does not (yet) wish to participate

When relationship patterns from previous relationships repeat themselves

If you would prefer to discuss very personal matters in private