Learning to Talk Freely about your Marriage
We live in a society that often seems very open with expression, but in fact still maintains a stiff upper lip. We watch shows like Oprah and watch people “confess it all” and cry on television but its as if we’re vicariously living through them, emotionally speaking. Couples counseling often allows you to speak more openly about the fear and anxiety you may be feeling when it comes to your relationship or your life.
Revealing your emotional side is never an easy prospect. We feel vulnerable and exposed and we assume that feeling is bad. That’s where we run into trouble. It seems counterintuitive but feeling vulnerable is actually where your strength lies. John Wayne messed it up for us!
So what is it about exposing yourself that is actually a form of strength? Well, anytime you express yourself, you are getting in tune with your core self. Think of a child. Do you think they do a lot of censoring? Do you think they say to themselves, “Hmmm…if I cry right now, I may be perceived as weak or a crybaby. I shouldn’t do it.” No – they just express away!
And that’s a sign of health. It means you are in touch with your emotions. It means you have a certain pride in your emotional self as well. You feel confident and good about expressing various sides of yourself. Couples counseling (or individual counseling) allows you the chance to rediscover your core emotional self, to talk about your marriage in a way that’s natural and ultimately freeing.
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