Divorce. Chances are you have heard of or know a couple who has gone through a divorce — after all, it is exceptionally common in the United States. In fact, the rate of divorce is astounding, as there is one divorce approximately every 36 seconds across the country. For perspective, this equates to 2,400 divorces per day, 16,800 per week, and 876,000 per year.
Despite these statistics, divorce doesn’t have to be in your future. Couples mediation can be exceptionally powerful for when you and your partner are working through trying times. But how do you know if it is time to head to family mediation? Here are some signs.
You never speak
When it is easier to not speak than to communicate with your partner, that is when you need to seek professional help. More often than not, communication is the root of many relationship issues, and your mediator will help identify new methods to facilitate easy communication with each other.
You pretend everything is fine
If you find yourself brushing everything underneath the rug, it is time for mediation. This is especially true if you find yourself lying to friends and family about what is happening in your relationship, or if you have to make excuses for your partner.
You hide your finances from your partner
One of the largest issues we see in divorce mediation has to do with financial problems. So, it is a red flag if you are hiding your finances from your partner. Remember, in a marriage, everything should be shared, and this includes your spending habits, monthly budgets, and debt.
You are arguing about the same thing over and over again
Arguing about the same topic, again and again, is telling that there are deep-seeded communication problems that need to come to the surface. If the next time you are arguing you find yourself thinking “Oh, not this again!”, it is time to seek couples mediation.
You want different things out of the relationship
The whole purpose of a relationship is to grow with your partner. This includes having the same goals for both yourself and for your partner. Couples mediation can help you understand if your goals can be compatible in the long run.
If any of these signs are familiar to you, it may be worthwhile to look into couples mediation. Our Baltimore divorce mediation professionals will be able to help you in mediating a family and bring happiness to your relationship again. Don’t wait to get started, we are here to help you.