Rachel C. Smith LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Marital distress can occur when couples experience high levels of emotional, psychological, and relational strain on their relationship. Because attachment relationships are vital to our well-being, when a marriage or significant partnership is under duress the effects on a person's life can be widespread. 

 

Marital distress can include:

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• Ongoing conflict with no real resolution

• Poor communication

• Emotional disconnection

• Lack of intimacy

• Lack of trust

• High levels of resentment 

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Contributing factors to marital distress can include: 

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• Life stressors

• Unhealthy relationship patterns

• Past or present trauma

• Betrayal or infidelity