Individual problems can often manifest as or look like relationship issues when, in reality, they can be found to be the cause of the secondary relationship issues, and if addessed individually, the individual improvements will naturally result in relationship improvements. Once this phenomena can be confirmed and addressed effectively or ruled out, couple counseling can start, focusing on honest and effective communication, productive conflict resolution, and rebuilding a strong foundation that will promote trust, positive and healthy individual, relationship, parenting and family dynamics.