Ongoing relationship distress is harmful to each romantic partner's mental and physical wellbeing, and in addition, can negatively impact the kids. We all know this. Difficult conflict can lead to things being said that hurt us at our core. The growing emotional distance can leave us feeling like we are stranded on a boat in the middle of an ocean—desperate for connection, safety, and security. The lack of commitment and trust perpetuates toxic interactions that push us farther away from each other rather than building a bridge back to one another. Fortunately, empirically-based couples therapy has demonstrated that couples therapy can create a positive change for 70% of couples. And these changes actually last. But when is it too late for a couple to save their marriage? FREEBIE: Is This Still My Forever Person? https://divorceredefined.cindystibbard.com/opt-in-6a63c29e-c38f-4b9b-a944-20c9f5a02a0d