

{"id":3506,"date":"2015-12-09T11:36:27","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T11:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=3506"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:32:23","slug":"helping-your-partner-see-the-value-in-online-marriage-counseling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/helping-your-partner-see-the-value-in-online-marriage-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Convince Your Spouse for Marriage Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3507 size-full\" title=\"Help your partner see the value in online marriage counseling\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/onlne-marriage-counslng.jpg\" alt=\"Help your partner see the value in online marriage counseling\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hits a rough patch at some time or another; even with married couples who are deeply in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and very devoted to each other, things come up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money is tight and you can&rsquo;t agree on how to handle it. Or one of you wants <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more than the other. Perhaps still there are issues between the two of you about how to best parent your children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those types of issues are normal in marriage. That&rsquo;s called life. The issue comes with how you both work through them. Sometimes you two can handle it and move on, but other times you can&rsquo;t handle it and you get stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are at an impasse, what do you do? That&rsquo;s when<\/span><b> couples counseling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a very valuable resource. A third-party perspective can be very helpful. Someone who is trained and experienced in helping couples better communicate and work through any issues they may have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this article, you would be able to understand how marriage counseling online or online relationship counseling can help learn ways to resolve conflict, communicate better, and build a stronger marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online marriage counseling is becoming more and more popular. While still relatively new, many have already benefited from the services being online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many pros to the idea, including the convenience of location and time, price, and anonymity. With a little research, you even realize that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online marriage counseling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be just what you both need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be one big hurdle, however. What if you approach your spouse and he or she is very against the whole idea of talking to an online marriage counselor?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you convince your spouse that getting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">couples <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online is a good idea for both of you? Here are some ideas to help your spouse see your point of view a little better about accessing a <\/span><b>relationship counselor online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Approach each tip carefully and lovingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Be-patient\"><\/span><b>1. Be patient<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t expect your spouse to change his or her mind overnight. Give plenty of time for your spouse to think about the possibility of trying out online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marriage counseling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sometimes just some extra time to think about it is all your spouse needs to get used to the idea and be ok with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revisit the idea every couple of weeks by asking, &ldquo;Can we talk about marriage counseling, or do you need more time to think?&rdquo; This takes the pressure off while still facing the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, be open to understanding why is your spouse not interested in opting for online marriage counseling, remember they have to involved in this process on their own will as counseling requires a lot of commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Make-a-pros-and-cons-list\"><\/span><b>2. Make a pros and cons list<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down together and talk about the pros and cons of <\/span><b>online marriage counseling.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What good could come of it? What are the possible risks involved? It&rsquo;s a good idea to get it all on paper so you can both see it for yourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps there will be just as many pros as there are cons; even so, you can each see if the cons are something you are willing to live with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3559 size-full\" title=\"online relationship counseling\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/online-relatnshp-counsling.jpg\" alt=\"online relationship counseling\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Do-your-research\"><\/span>3. Do your research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull up reputable websites where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online marriage advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is offered and show your spouse. Check the credentials of the experts on the site to see if they really do have the relevant schooling and experience needed to help you and your spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read reviews by actual couples who have benefited from their services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even lookup for suggestions from reputed directories for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/how-to-find-a-good-marriage-counselor-online\/\"><b> finding the best counselor<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the right credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Look-at-prices\"><\/span><b>4. Look at prices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes cost is a hang-up for some people; your spouse may be surprised how inexpensive online couples counseling can be. Perhaps check prices on several websites and make a list for your spouse. You are bound a find a cheaper option. And insurance may be a factor as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Find-success-stories\"><\/span><b>5. Find success stories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you know someone who has been through counseling&mdash;especially if it&rsquo;s someone your spouse trusts, they may be more apt to the idea. Have that person talk to your spouse about what they got out of the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Agree-to-a-trial-run\"><\/span><b>6. Agree to a trial run<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn&rsquo;t hurt to try, right? If your spouse is willing to try just one counseling session, and then afterward you two can evaluate if you want to continue, he or she might see that it isn&rsquo;t as bad as originally thought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing to do here is to enroll in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/marriage-courses\/\"><b>online marriage course<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this can serve as a small preview of what you and your spouse can expect from online marriage counseling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Talk-about-fears\"><\/span><b>7. Talk about fears<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes a spouse is resistant to marriage therapy because of some fear about the process. Perhaps they think that people who go to counseling are just one step away from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/divorce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">divorce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they don&rsquo;t want to go down that road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes these types of fears lie deep within us and aren&rsquo;t obvious; so it may take some talking before the true fear comes to light. Again at such a juncture, you need to be patient with them and try one of the marriage courses mentioned previously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Go-at-it-alone\"><\/span><b>8. Go at it alone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your spouse still doesn&rsquo;t want to participate in couples counseling, then just sign up for online marriage counseling alone. Even if it&rsquo;s just you working through it with a therapist, you can gain a new perspective that may help with whatever issues you are facing in your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Online marriage counseling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might have many stigmas around how effective and efficient it might be, but the best way to unravel the truth is to first do the research yourself, and follow your gut when nothing else makes sense. More often than not you would definitely succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every relationship hits a rough patch at some time or another; even with married couples who are deeply in love and very devoted to each other, things come up. Money is tight and you can&rsquo;t agree on how to handle it. Or one of you wants sex more than the other. Perhaps still there are issues between the two of you about how to best parent your children. Those types of issues are normal in marriage. That&rsquo;s called life. The issue comes with how you both work through them. 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