In marriage counseling and couple therapy, the therapist helps the couple rebuild a sense of

hope as they do the hard work of dealing with relationship problems and issues more effectively. Counseling and therapy for couples can help partners:Make the commitment to try to improve the relationship Deal with past hurt Learn communication skills Accept one another without being judgmental Reconnect with each other on multiple levels Improve how they relate to each other Deal with money problems Build intimacy Deal with difficult personality traits and behavior Relate assertively without being critical Parent more effectively Negotiate household tasks Accept one another's extended family