Good Marriage Counselor

Updated on September 23, 2007
C.T. asks from Arlington, TX
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My husband and I have been married for 5 years. We have two amazing kids .... but our communication is lacking to say the least in our marriage. We joke about "can't wait till the kids are 18 so we can go our own ways." but deep down, I don't think we are joking. (Especailly me!) Last night was a typical fight after he goes out drinking (let me add he rarely goes out). He completely put my feelings away and went out even though he knew I had plans. Then when he comes home 2 1/2 hours late ... I am livid. We argue and of course it got us nowhere. I am fighting for my kids homelife more than my marriage ... and I know that is not right, but that is the only reason I am still around. I know that all marriages go through rough patches, but I am really numb at this point. Any advice? Especailly on a good marriage counselor in the metroplex!

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T.K.

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I recommend Brent Wolfskill--he's excellent! My husband felt very comfortable with talking to him, since that was important (he wasn't too comfortable with the idea of sharing our intimate details with someone else). He is a faithful man, but does not throw that in your face. We counseled with him for about 6 months before we felt we could take over our marriage again, but he let us know that he is always available if we ever need him again. His number is ###-###-#### and is located in South Arlington. Good luck!

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S.T.

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I highly recommend

Chris Hunt
2445 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 100
Southlake, Tx, 76092
Appointments: ###-###-####

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S.D.

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I have been married for 7 years and the first 4-5 years were really tough escpecially when I was pregnant with our second child. I was also in our relationship because of the kids, but of cours deep down inside I really did love him and wanted the relationship to work. Through those 4-5 years I felt like I put up with and suffered alot. I was so stressed out that I even got severly sick. You want to make sure your husband is ready for counsiling because even though you take him, he may not want to and it will not help at all. I had to literally give my husband to God and no matter how bad I wanted to argue with him I wouldn't. He started to see a change in me and he started to change as well. We still have alot of differences today, but now he is very willing to try to change. The ministry of Marriage and Family Today gives alot of good advise and they will pray with you, encourage you and have marrige counsiling as well. The website address is www.marriagetoday.org. You have to try to grow together not grow apart. It is possible.

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J.H.

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Hello C.,

I am in the same boat. I have only been married for a year but we have been together for almost 5 years. I have one foot in and one foot out now. We are currently seeing a marriage counselor in Coppell. His name is Christopher Riddick. He is in affiliation with Coppel Counseling Center. We have not been seeing him very long yet, so I won't put my "STAMP A" of approval just yet, but I will tell you that the sessions are proving to be good for us and they are helping to start communication for us which has been a hard thing for along time.

Good Luck!
J.

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S.Y.

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I am so sorry! My husband and I were there for several years as well. We've been married 6 years, and fought for 5! It sounds like you and your husband may be in the same place we were. I know a couple good councellors. Email me and we'll chat about it.
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Good luck!!!!

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S.S.

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I don't really know what advice I can give you. . . I seem to be going through the same things you are with your husband though. We too have been married for five years. He says if it weren't for our daughter, he would have left already. He says he doesn't want to lose his daughter. Nice huh? What about me?

Maybe we can talk together and share some insights!

Have you tried church? God always has the right answer. Of course my husband and I currently do not go to church. Despite my wishes for him not to work on Sundays, he got a job where he has to do so!

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