Not exact matches
Consider this interesting research finding: Couples counseling that focused mainly on
improving couples communication and problem - solving skills helped reduce negative patterns
of communication but did not lead couples to
feel emotionally closer to one another (emotional
intimacy didn't increase).
It can lead to
improved intimacy and
feelings of closeness as well.
Decreased
feelings of intimacy may signify less commitment to repairing, maintaining, or
improving the marital relationship, creating an emotionally challenging environment in which to resolve conflict (Campbell et al., 2005; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2005).
As a specialist in marriage counseling and couples therapy, I help couples
of all ages
improve communication, end
feelings of loneliness, and create
intimacy, trust and true connection.
Although lack
of sexual desire in relationships is often cited as the cause
of intimacy issues, sex may
improve positive
feelings toward one another.
If you are a couple, married or in a relationship, and would like to
improve communication, increase
intimacy, stop fighting and renew the spark
of earlier
feelings, then working with a therapist who applies Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT could be for you!