Thinking About Moving? Consider Seeing A Marriage Counselor
by Timmothy Miles
If it looks as though you and your spouse are going to move, you likely have a long to-do list that requires your attention. Before you get too far into the list, it's time to add one more item — visit a marriage counselor. Seeing a counselor might be the last thing on your agenda at this busy time in your life, but this can be just the time to sit down with a neutral third-party and discuss the move with your significant other. In the future, you want to be able to look back on the move with much fondness, and counseling sessions can help you to get there. Here are some particular topics to discuss.
Both Being On Board
It's possible that a couple can start to plan a move without thoroughly sitting down and exploring its pros and cons. For example, if your spouse has an opportunity to switch jobs and move to a new area, he or she may be thrilled, but you could have some reservations. You'll be in a difficult situation, as you won't want to dampen your loved one's enthusiasm, but you may be reluctant to make the move. Marriage counseling gives you both the opportunity to explore your individual and collective feelings toward this idea.
Stress Management
There's little question that moving is exciting, but it can also be one of the more stress-filled periods of your life. If you and your spouse have struggled to manage your stress in the past, it's definitely a good idea to speak to your marriage counselor about stress management. You can talk about what normally makes each of you stressed, and your counselor can talk about dealing with your own feelings and supporting each other so that the move can be as enjoyable as possible.
Task Delegation
You may be under the impression that your spouse will perform certain tasks as you get ready to move, and he or she may be thinking similar things about you. Communication breakdowns at this important time can derail the enjoyment of the move and make it a miserable task, as well as lead to plenty of disagreements with you and your spouse.
Using the counselor as a neutral voice, talk with your spouse about the delegation of the various moving-related tasks and your expectations of what each of you will do. Attention to these details can significantly improve the ease and enjoyment of the move.
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