On average, couples wait about six years before they seek counseling, she says. Thats a lot of time to do a lot of damage. The more couples can be proactive, the more they can minimize unnecessary damage and protect and nurture relationships to keep the romance, passion and friendship alive.

Is it ever too early for couples counseling?

Not necessarily! In my experience, more and more couples are starting therapy early in their relationship. Studies show that millennials are getting into therapy more often than previous generations. People used to see couples therapy as something married couples did after an affair to save their relationship.

How soon should you go to couples therapy?

When is the right time to see a therapist? Couples should seek therapy long before they think they “need” to. Most experts believe that therapy can be an important part of your relationship. “Most issues within a couple start small and then grow in size when they dont get resolved.