How Marriage Counseling Helped Them and Can Help You
Sonja and Stephen Francis bickered constantly as newlyweds after their wedding on June 15, 2002, and they almost gave up on their relationship. But love kept them together and drove them to improve their marriage. Today, they help others improve communication and learn from their own marriage mistakes.
Although they admit to having arguments still, they can handle them better. When they are having a fight, they stick to the motto, "Don't get on the escalator." In other words, says Stephen, they don't let things get out of control and they use non-violent communication to express their feelings, needs, and wants. What got them through the storm in their marriage? Their marriage counselor, someone they feel every married couple should have in their lives. Recently, Sonja and Stephen shared their tips for finding the right marriage counselor. And they think you should find the right marriage counselor for you, too!
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How true its so easy to fall into a blaming game and arguing, I will have to check out this website.
What a romantic photo – I love sepia photos. Some of our engagement photos are in sepia colors.
Learning how to deal with conflicts is definitely a need for all married couples. You will have differences – it’s important to learn how to deal with them properly!
Beautiful picture… and such true advice!
I agree with the advice, it’s so important to stay on point when you disagree and also to really consider the other persons point of view.
I love the photo, sepia is so romantic for a wedding shot.
I love the escalator metaphor. It’s true, sometimes a small, small thing can go completely out of control. Counseling is a valuable tool for married couples.
I also love the escalator rule. I’ve never heard of that. Sounds like a great motto to follow as a couple.
They look so happy, what a great photo
Personally, if you need counseling I don’t think you married the right person. If LOVE is truly in the relationship no argument or anything else should cause that much of an issue where you need counseling.
What a beautiful image. The tender smiles on their faces are such a contrast to the usual ecstatic grins in so many wedding photos.