Some people deal with relationship anxiety. This means that they experience worry, doubt or fear that their partner may not feel the same way about them or that the relationship might be ending. Let’s say you had a small argument with your partner. A healthy response might be “I hope we can talk more about this and move forward.” Somebody with relationship anxiety jumps to the worst-case scenario and wonders “Are they falling out of love with me?”

Couples therapy is a wonderful opportunity to start to understand patterns and the breaks in communication, and learn new skills so that couples can handle situations on their own outside the therapy room. Do you relate to any of these 10 signs that your relationship might need couples therapy?

A lack of congruent communication leads to a lack of intimacy. I don’t necessarily mean sexual intimacy, but rather emotional intimacy and feeling connected. Asking the right relationship questions can transform your relationship.