The vast majority of partners entering committed couple relationships are highly satisfied with their relationship in the beginning. Most people hope that the relationship will be life long. Across the first ten years of a relationship, however, it is not uncommon for relationship satisfaction to decline. This is when people usually start seeking relationship advice.
Given that almost all couples are happy with their relationships when they start, why does this happen? What enables some couples to sustain continuing high satisfaction, while it decreases for others? There is a huge amount of research into this area. All kinds of things have been found to influence the satisfaction of a relationship. Some of these are under our control (such as the ways we interact with each other), and some of these are not (such as life events that may happen to us).
The articles in this section are focused on ways to increase the protective factors that can influence a couple sustaining a happy relationship over time. They include relationship advice and tips for improving things with your partner.
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What is reasonable to expect from your husband after he has put your family in a large amount of debt causing your car to be repossessed. He will not share our finances with me in anyway. He continually lies about our financial situation and expects me to trust him. How can I trust him when my car is repossessed out of no where with no warning? I have small children that I need to protect and I’m not sure what to do!
Hi Nagem,
That does sound like a very difficult situation for you. Based on the information you’ve provided it is indeed up to your husband to attempt to rebuild your trust in him. Further, if he is not being honest with you about your finances, particularly if this is impacting your ability to function or to care for your children, this could be considered a form of financial abuse. It certainly sounds like there is an imbalance of power and control, at least in terms of the family finances. I would strongly recommend relationship counselling in this case.
Please know that support is available. If you are ever worried about the safety of yourself or your children, please call DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811.
Hi my husband and I are seeing different counselers at the moment and we get 10 free sessions with the health care card , being reffered from our gp. I was wondering if we could get marriage counseling through your program for free as well, with the health care card.thank you
Yes, if you have a health care card we do waive the fee. In any case there is only a co-payment fee if your household income is over $50,000/yr.
enquiring as to hours your open to book an appointment, also the cost as i recieve no centrelink and don’t fall under low income earner, thank you in advance for your help.
Hi Jo,
We have different branches that are open at different times, but our most common hours of operation can be found on the contact us page. Our fee structure is detailed here, but in general counselling sessions are $40. I hope that helps, please get in touch if you have any further questions.
My husband and I desperately need marriage counselling. We have a four month baby. Things haven’t been good for quite some time but before we decide to give up for good I think marriage counselling is worth a try. We are low income and receive benefits from centrelink but still struggle with money. Are we entitled to a discounted or free sessions? We have a health care card too.
How can we organise an appointment? We currently have Fridays between 2-5:30pm with no baby so this would probably be the brag time.
Hi Mel,
Thank you for reaching out for some help, I know that isn’t easy to do. I do hope we can help you and your family.
By the sounds of it you would certainly be eligible to access counselling with us at no cost. Please give us a call on 1300 114 397 during our office hours. We will work with you to schedule a time that works for you.
Hi im desperate 4help with my husband&i. We are fighting everyday. Fridays are my only free days. Please get back2me asap about booking a session. Need prices please . Melinda
Hi Melinda,
I have forwarded your request to our intake officers, who will be in touch with you soon to organise an appointment to see a counsellor. In the meantime please take a look at our fee structure. If you don’t hear from us soon, please give us a call on 1300 114 397 to talk to a intake officer directly. Thanks.
Hi
My wife and I have been separated for almost 12 months, we’ve had many failed attempts at reconciliation in this time, we are now giving it another go and have moved back in together but there is a lot to work through. We have three children and no one to mind them while we attend counselling. Are you able to help? Without counselling I fear we will fail yet again.
Hi Lucas, I’m hearing you and your wife really want to work this out. Please give us a call on 1300 114 397 to discuss your needs and hopefully we can book you in for some counselling. Another option is to send us a message using the form on the contact page. Best of luck.
Hi, my boyfriend and have been madly in love with each other for the last 4 years but we decided to remain just as best friend because we did not want to risk getting into a relationship then it not working out, after 4 years, we made the decision to be together because our bond became too strong, we became highly intimate physically and emotionally, then I found out that he’s been cheating on me for the last 3 months, which is how long we have been together si far; after I asked him, he lied to my face and said he would never do such a thing, but the girl came forward with some hard evidence. He then decided to come clean and begged me not to leave him, I know he loves and I really want to forgive because I know we can get through it, but I’m just afraid that he might do it again someday. I’m so in love with him, and I know I can forgive him but I don’t think I’ll ever forget, which means I will never fully trust him again. We were so strong because there was trust, and now I don’t know if we can ever be one b again, I feel this division, where there’s him, then there’s me but not “us” like the way it used to be. I don’t want to lose what we have, he means so much to me, but I don’t want to be his fool and what if he makes a mockery out of me for forgiving him? I was raised to believe that once a cheater always a cheater but my heart says otherwise. Please help, what do I do? Shou I just walk away or give him one last chance?
Hi Monique,
Thanks for contacting us. I know it’s not easy to reach out for help.
It sounds like you’re in a really difficult position here. You love your boyfriend and very much want to make this work, but have had your trust broken. I think “once a cheater, always a cheater” is not necessarily always the case. You do need to make a decision though as to whether you feel this was a one time thing, prompted by external factors, or whether this is something he will continue to do. I know this is not an easy decision to make. It involves asking yourself if you are willing to take the risk of being hurt again in the future, or whether you’d rather experience the pain of walking away now.
If you do decide to give him that second chance, I would recommend seeing a couple’s counsellor to help you both understand why this happened, and to figure out what you each need to do to move past this. I would say that your boyfriend needs to show you a sincere effort to win back your trust. If he does manage this, you will then need to return that effort with forgiveness and a willingness to move on. What this will look like though is something you need to figure out together.
Best of luck Monique.
Hi, I want couple/family counselling basically for my partner for when he drinks, he drinks to excess and doesn’t come home or call when he’s drunk. We have (almost) two kids. One ten months and I’m 30 weeks pregnant. Affecting our family, it’s hard when we are trying to get ahead and he goes out for a night once a month and binge drinks all night and smokes pot. Also goes to the pub each week and spends money we don’t really have to spend and uses stress as an excuse to drink every other day. While I stress not knowing where he is. He says he won’t drink which never happens, so this is my only option to fix this cause it’s not fair to our kids. We are under the 50,000 a year would it be bulk billed? Would we have to bring in some proof of that? I can’t work yet so I hope there’s a way for a couple of free or cheaper sessions available?
Thank you
Hi Jeanelle,
If your household income is under 50,000 per year then yes there is no co-payment required from you. It does sound like couple’s counselling could benefit you and your partner, in terms of clarifying your needs and expectations with each other, and setting joint goals with the aim of bringing you closer together. Particularly as some of the behaviours you describe definitely sound as though they are pushing you apart.
Please give us a call on 1300 114 397 to talk to an intake worker about your options and book your first session. Best of luck, Jeanelle.
Hi there. 10 months ago I started a relationship. I’ve never had a real relationship and I’m struggling to deal with my anger.
Hi,
my boyfriend of 3 years and I have been having Severe problems. We are falling apart and I just don’t know what to do no more. I’ve been crying all the time because I feel that any second he will leave me.
I come from a strictly religious family, and this 3 year relationship we’ve been having was all in secret. He always told me he would have me and one day he will marry me no matter how hard it gets. But these past months he doesn’t want to commit to it anymore and says he’s had enough, and that he doesn’t need to fight to have me. I sometimes hope he would let me go because I can never let go but at the same time I cry because I can’t live without him :'( I’m so lost I need so much help, I’ve spoken to a lifeline supporter because I am having severe suicidal thoughts and they gave me this website. Please help :'(
Hi Rachel,
I’m so sorry to hear you are having such a rough time of it at the moment. I’m hearing you are experiencing a lot of pain, grief and anxiety over the loss of this relationship. I just want to commend you for giving Lifeline a call and looking into getting some support through this difficult time. I think that is really brave of you.
I’m concerned that you mentioned you are having suicidal thoughts. What this says to me is that you are experiencing a lot of pain and stress at the moment and are having trouble coping with it. I think at this stage you need some immediate, practical help to build up your coping and to ensure you stay safe. We do offer relationship counselling across the greater Brisbane area, but I’m not sure we are the most appropriate service for you. What I would recommend is the suicide call back service on 1300 659 467, or even visiting your GP to obtain a referral to a psychologist in your area.
If neither of those options work, do give us a call so we can find something that does. The most important thing is making sure you are safe and supported. Please know you needn’t go through this alone.
Take care Rachel,
Jess
Hi . I am in a relationship with a guy from past 5 years.everything seemed normal till the day when he started his b school studies.He is having is classes from 8 to 8.in a starting we used to talk but somehow slowly we now hardly talk.It is almost 1 month and in this period we had a telephonic conversation just thrice.I addressed this problem to him saying that we should either solve or end up things.He agreed saying that we can be friends.On asking that whether he wish to continue ,he said that not this way at least as like this things will end soon so he asked me to buckle up.He seemed frustrated also coz of this hectic life.Please help .wat should I do.do he really want to talk
Hi Far,
Thanks for your comment. I’m hearing that you’re really confused about your relationship. It started out well, but now you’re finding that you don’t talk much any more. When you brought it up with him, wanting to find a solution, it sounds like he responded by saying he would rather just be friends. Further, when you asked him if he wanted to stay in this relationship, he said “not like this,” is that right?
It sounds like he acknowledges that there’s been a communication breakdown as well, and that if things continue the way they are going, you are pretty much destined to break up. It does sound frustrating and confusing for you both.
How committed are you both to making this relationship work? If you do really want it to continue, it’s important that you are open about your needs and expectations with each other, talk about them so you are both clear, and try to find a way to meet in the middle so that both of your needs are met.
For example, if you are not happy with only talking three times in one month, what would you prefer? How many times a month would be okay? Then ask him the same question. Work out a schedule that you can both agree to. You might not like the idea of a schedule, but if life is really hectic then it does become necessary to make the time for your relationship, just the way you make time for everything else.
Best of luck, Far.
Jess
Yes he said that if things goes on this way then they will end soon so buckle up.(exact words).the problem is his schedule is not fixed and I don’t want him to get frustrated by calling him all the time. But at the same time at this point it is equally important to show him care . I am really confused
Hi am 44yrs married very young my husband is 13 yrs older than me I have a son of 23yrs am not the same religion as him but I do respect him a lot my marriage is not a happy one he was a possive man jealous rude etc….he always blamed me for everything I cant say a word if I do so he insult me n says am been push by family all these years I have given him respect honour to my family I have never spoken to anyone of him he lost his job of misconduct he had an operation n I took care of him like any women will do to their husband I dont have any friends all I know work home few weeks ago I been redundant from my job if todsy I write to u is that I cant cant anymore I want to suicide I have enough of him am lost I keep everything inside myself I cant hold it feel like am gonna kill myself wat can I do who I can share
Cosette,
I’m so sorry you are going through such a hard time. As it sounds like you are in crisis, please give Lifeline a call right away on 13 11 14. If you really feel like you are about to hurt or kill yourself, please call 000. Your safety is the first priority.
Once you are no longer feeling quite so down I would recommend getting some relationship help and advice, as your relationship with your husband absolutely does not sound like a safe and healthy one. At that stage I would recommend you call 1800RESPECT on 1800 732 732 {Australia-wide) or DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (Queensland only) for some advice.
Please take care, Cosette.
Hi, I’m having trouble with my husband, it’s been going on for years.
I go about doing my own thing all the time, but I can never win. I get called names. I cook, clean, wash, do all the chores… but he says his money is his and he will do what he wants with it. He always buys things and doesn’t tell me, and he says it’s his and he will do what he wants with it. Our 13yr old gets left out – he needs braces – but he said they are too expensive. He owes my dad $6000 and said I will have to find a way to pay it.
I had a stroke 12months ago and I can’t work. He just sold his truck as there was no work for it, so I said could we put it away for the future. He said the money is gone, he bought a car with it. He didn’t consult me and told me to keep out of it.
I don’t know what to do. He only thinks of himself. I will not beg for money, I shouldn’t have to.
I’m a little lost hope you can help
Hi I’m looking for some advice as to whether I am doing the right thing – my partner and I have been together for exactly 12 months now & he is that one person that comes along in life and has been able to change my whole world around without me being able to see it or care. But during this 12 months he has cheated on me a number of times with his ex (mother of his child) and the last time it happened was during my birthday week Oct 2015. He pushed me away to the point that I spent the whole week over at my place and he had his ex at his for the week until he started to miss me and then come running back! Stupid me gave him the ultimatum of getting her out or I was leaving for good & he chose to get her out. Not long after this he was put into prison and I’ve stuck by him & supported him & he has told me he loves me and I’m the girl for him he will never do it again and he can see it clearly now that I am the girl he loves and wants to be with , but I’m hurt by all the lies and cheating from beforehand I don’t know what to do or feel :(
Hi Cloreese,
This does sound like a really tough situation to be in, where you’re not sure which is the right thing to do.. and it’s hard to know how it will turn out either way. You have options but choosing one means potentially losing something.
I can see how it is hard to trust your partner after the dishonesty he’s already shown. The fact is that he may be making promises to you now that he might not keep.
Ordinarily I would recommend a frank conversation with him – being open about your needs, feelings, expectations and concerns, and inviting him to do the same. I’m hearing though that whether he would be honest about them is difficult to say, given his past and recent behaviour. Unfortunately only you can decide whether or not to trust him again, and to risk experiencing further hurt down the track if it does turn out he’s not willing to keep those promises.
Perhaps counselling could help you to clarify your thoughts and feelings around this, but at the end of the day it would still be up to you.
Best of luck with this Cloreese.
I’ve been in a relationship for the past one year. I feel like in the beginning I got more love, affection, care, everything. After a few days we are fighting, arguing, crying, angry (dangerous). Then I feel like he doesn’t love me. He’s careless with me. My expectations aren’t being met.. He even used to say don’t expect anything from me. Day by day I’m getting more hurts and fighting and arguments. I get jealous if he talks with any girl in a friendly manner. I use to get doubt and argue. In the past he had 3 girlfriends… he said I’m his last girlfriend, but I don’t trust him. I’m trying to get what he gave in the beginning of the relationship. I’m trying to get everything back… but I can’t. I want to save my relationship. I love my partner madly. Please help me to get back everything, and to stop the fighting and arguments.
Hi Sofy,
Thanks for reaching out for some support. I’m hearing from your story that you’re really struggling right now and want very much to work towards improving your relationship. Well done for taking the first step.
By the sounds of it this is something you and your partner both need to put effort into – into clarifying your respective needs, expectations, and hopes for this relationship – and specifying what it will look like (specifically) when these needs and expectations are being met. How will you know the relationship is healthy, loving and respectful? What will you both be doing differently?
I think this kind of conversation goes best when it is had with the support and assistance of a couple’s counsellor – so I really recommend you raise this idea with your partner and start talking about going to see someone together. It looks like you’re based in India so we cannot help you directly I’m afraid, but best of luck finding a counsellor who works for you.
And remember to take care of yourself through this Sofy.
Cheers.
Hi,
I have been in a relationship with my partner since I was 16, he is much older than i am. We have had many ups and downs but were officially together when I was 18. I moved in with his family and have since been with him, we now have 2yr old beautiful daughter but I feel like as though our relationship is more of housemates who share a child. Since my daughter has been born our sexual relationship has come to almost nothing, I dont find myself attracted or even affectionate towards him anymore, its not because there is no time or we are busy with our daughter.
I know we have had many family issues that has also contributed to how he feels towards me, but he doesnt see that this mainly with his side of the family affecting our relationship and coming in between. I have held it in for pretty long and have been patient and understanding. Sometimes I think his life is better without me either leaving him or without me all together… Though I love my daughter to death I could never leave her, i feel as though im just there for him because he has no-one else and even if i left him he would just move on as if our relationship was a bump in the road.
I want to fix our relationship and even suggested we get counselling though he doesnt seem to think he needs it and that the problem lies with me. I have tried so many things to help him understand though end up blaming myself about everything. Do i stay and endure for another 10 years and more or do i leave. He has changed over the years though it took a lot out of me for him to realise some things. As it’s taken alot out of me to do so I feel shirvled and un appreciated and not confident of myself as I use to be when i was younger. I feel he may have gained from me but I have lost a part of myself that I could not regain until I leave him… help!!
Hi Bao,
Thanks for sharing your story. It seems as though you are at a crossroads and are uncertain which is the way for you to go. I’m hearing you say that you have two options, do I stay or do I go? When you look at these options you see that both have their upsides and downsides. You love your daughter and don’t want to disrupt either of your lives, but you feel hopeless when you think of staying with your partner the way things have been.
In fact you have three options here:
Each day you don’t make a choice you are actually choosing option 3. The more you choose option 3, the worse the prospects for your relationship. If you choose option 2, there are no guarantees, but the prospects are much better.
In the worst-case scenario, if you choose option 2 and give it everything you’ve got, but nothing works and you do end up leaving – then at least you can look back and know you did give it your best shot, and that also you learned some useful skills for other important relationships in your life. Whichever option you choose, you will need to make room for anxiety, doubt, worry, and thoughts that you’re making the wrong decision.
You were very eloquent in your description of your dilemma. My advice would be to explain to your partner everything you’ve told us here – including that you are considering leaving – and then suggest couples counselling as a way to try to make things better. If he insists he doesn’t need it and that the problem lies with you, then respond that attending a session of couple’s counselling will help to clarify that for you. Perhaps frame the suggestion this way: Couples counselling is not about fixing the person who is “the problem” – it is a space to explore your feelings, needs, expectations and hopes with each other – and this is something you would like to do with him.
Best of luck, Bao.
Hi,
My partner and I have been together around 6 years. The past year we haven’t been intimate and the relationship has turned sour. We seem more like friends rather than a couple. My partner has told me that he has thought about cheating. I understand the way our relationship is,it isn’t ok but we really want to change it and try and get it back to the way it was. We are currently on a student visa as we’re not from here originally. Do you feel that your services can help us get back on track?
Hi Fi,
Thanks for reaching out.
To be honest I’m not too sure where we stand on providing counselling to people on student visas – I just know we are funded to provide services to “residents” of Australia. I would recommend giving our intake team a call on 1300 114 397 as they may know more about this.
Best of luck.
I left my partner of 10 years because I thought he no longer loved or wanted me. When I left, I just left by leaving a letter saying that I no longer loved him or wanted to be with him. I asked him to only email me. He did as I asked. 2 months after I had gone a family member contacted me to let me know that he had met someone else and was I sure that that was what I wanted? I was devastated. I immediately contacted him and started a dialog with him. He responded and we started communicating. He asked me to come back so that we could talk about things, to see if we could be together. I love him so much and at a logical level I understand why he started another relationship. I also appreciate that when I told him that I had made a mistake he came straight back to me. We have made some really good steps in sorting things out but I am having a huge problem in getting my head around this other women. He says he loves me but I don’t feel loved. I don’t know if it is because I am blocking it or if there is some other reason. How do I get her out of my head?
Hi Sharon,
I may be wrong, as I’ve only got so much to go on, but it sounds like your issue stems from difficulty communicating with each other. You left in the first place because you felt unloved, and I’m hearing that you still feel that way now. Unfortunately the reason you gave him for ending the relationship – that you no longer loved him or even wanted to talk to him – lead to him thinking it was over and starting a new relationship after a few months. Once he found out the truth, he came back to you. But he was working on the information you gave him the entire time.
That’s all we can do in relationships – work with what we know. Which means we have to ensure that our partner knows what’s going on, which means telling them openly and honestly, even if it makes us uncomfortable or anxious about the outcome.
I think this is something you can do now. You still feel unloved. I’m sure by now you’ve told your partner this. I think what needs to come next is telling him exactly what you need from him to change this.
Imagine that you did feel loved and secure in this relationship. What would be different? What would your partner be doing differently? For example, would he be saying “I love you,” every day? Would he be taking you out to a nice dinner every month? Would give you hugs, or hold your hand when you’re on a couch, or rest his hand on your arm? Would he drive you somewhere when you needed him to? Would he help out around the house or garden every week? Would he buy you flowers or a gift every so often? Would he support your life together financially? Would he make you breakfast 3-4 times a week? Would he talk to you about his thoughts and feelings? Would he ask you how your day was, and demonstrate he was listening with care? How would he demonstrate that – by asking questions, exploring your feelings with you, refraining from offering solutions right away?
For him to know what makes you feel loved you need to tell him explicitly. Not just what, but when, and how often.
We all have different ways that we show we care about someone. Sometimes we assume our partner knows what they are, because they make so much sense to us. But often it’s simply that our partners have different ideas about what it means to demonstrate love and care.. and we’ve missed them because that’s not what we’d think to look for.
So be sure to also ask what he needs from you – what you can do to demonstrate your care for him. You can then motivate each other to keep this positive cycle going… and to also continue to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears, and expectations with each other. I’m sure that once this happens and you feel safe and loved again you’ll forget all about the woman he left to come back to you.
Best of luck.
Hi do you see people needing help with possible alternative relationship lifestyles?
Hi J, yes we certainly do, and our counsellors are as open-minded and non-judgmental as they come :)
Hi there me and my fiance of almost 5years need counseling. I’m nearly about to give up. But we have our 1 year old son and want to try for all our sake. When we’re good, we’re really good but when things are bad they’re really bad. There’s alot of contributing factors and hoping we could give counseling a go first. We have a healthcare card too.
Hi Destiny,
Thanks for reaching out for some help with your relationship struggles. We would like to help you and your fiancé if we can – and if you bring your healthcare card to the first session we can provide counselling to you with no cost. Please give our Intake Team a call on 1300 114 397. They will ask you a few brief questions and then arrange with you the best time and place for your counselling sessions.
Best of luck to you and your family.
Hi,
I am in a long distance relationship and he means everything to me but I keep screwing things up by talking to other guys. I am concerned because I don’t want him to leave me but I don’t know what’s wrong with me that I keep doing it. It’s like I want him to leave to find someone better than me but I need him at the same time
Hi Anna,
It sounds like you genuinely love your boyfriend, but you may be struggling with the long distance arrangement. A lot of people do, it can be hard to sustain.
I’m not sure why, if you love your boyfriend, you would “want him to leave to find someone better.” If that’s the case you might have some thinking to do about whether or not to continue this relationship. I don’t think continuing in the way you have been would be healthy for either of you.
If you’re looking outside the relationship, the most simple explanation is that you have a need that is not being met from within the relationship. What need might this be?
We do know that a really challenging part of being in a long distance relationship is maintaining the sense that you are a part of one another’s lives. If you don’t see your partner very often, you can start to feel disconnected with each other, which can reduce intimacy in your relationship.
Intimacy refers to sharing emotions with each other, but also to interrelatedness of your day-to-day lives. Chances are, if you’re talking on the phone or online, you’re doing really well at one and less so at the other. This is what often happens in long distance relationships. It’s important to try to find a balance between sharing your emotions for each other and being involved in each other’s day-today, mundane activities, struggles and achievements. Make a point to share the little, seemingly trivial details of your lives with each other, as well as the deeper feelings and experiences.
Without more information it’s difficult to really help you. It could be helpful to talk to a counsellor to explore what it is that you’re struggling with, exactly, and what some potential options might be.
Best of luck, Anna.
Just enquiring in the price for marriage therapy
Hi Kirsty,
Our fee structure is outlined on this page. In general relationship counselling is $40 per session. However if your household income is less than $50,000, or you have a health care card, then there is no charge.
Hope that helps.