If you’ve ever felt like your relationship is a ball that gets twisted together, it’s okay. And you’re not the only one. You can get help from a marriage or family counselor to untangle knots.

Sipping on tea, imagine someone listening carefully to your worries. Professionals can help you find clarity in chaos – read this.

Couples on the verge of separation are often misled into thinking that they should seek therapy. Consider it maintenance for your marriage. Check-ins for relationships are just as important as for cars.

In the case of Sarah and John, who have been married five years, but were having some difficulties, they sought out a professional psychologist. After a few weeks they found that they could communicate better and discovered why they fell for each other.

The work of a psychotherapist is not limited to romantic relationships. Families can also be complex. Conflicts between siblings, parents and children and within extended family can cause tension. An effective therapist will help families find common ground and repair their relationship.

Therapists can use different methods. Role-playing may sound absurd, but it works! Although you may feel silly pretending to be someone else. By putting yourself into someone else’s position, you will learn new things.

Another option is CBT. You should replace your negative thoughts with positive ones. Think of it as flipping a light switch to brighten up your day. With CBT, you can respond more positively to situations and view them in a different way.

Couples can create their own goals. Milestones are not just goals, but they can be agreed upon by everyone. They promote morale and unity.

Treatment isn’t always a breeze. It may be messy, but eventually you will get better. There may even be times when you lose your temper or cry. Growth and healing can happen during these moments.

Humor is important! Laughter can be more effective than serious discussion. Therapists use jokes to relieve tension in sessions.

Do you remember Aunt Mary, who bugged your computer? The motivations of her behavior are due to past traumas which were not known until the therapy.

It is more important than ever to spend time with family and friends rather than “liking” strangers online.

So next time you feel stuck between rock-and-hard-place within personal relationships–consider reaching out professional help–it might just save day–and heart too!