Five relationship red flags that suggest it may be time for couples therapy — and what to do next

According to recent research from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 70-80% of couples reported improvements in their relationship after therapy, and nearly 90% of clients reported improvements in their emotional health.

‘The main goal new clients cite when they call us is “communication,”’ says marriage and family therapist Dr Jenn Kennedy.

‘That is a vague catch-all that often means they don’t feel heard or understood by their partner. They might also come for acute situations like substance abuse, parenting disagreements, infidelity, or desire discrepancies.’