Because I am prone to bouts of idealization and sometimes don't have my feet rooted in reality, I want to hear from those who are happily married or in a committed relationship with someone with whom they plan to build a life with. I have *not one* real life example of a healthy functioning adult relationship, and although I have periods of loneliness, I can't imagine living like any of the people around me do. Are all relationships just people fitting into each others dysfunctions? Are there real ones out there that work, or is that the fantasy ideal that we all chase after and never achieve? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousmoon on Feb 2, 2013 - 18 answers

Does anyone have recommendations for a couples counselor or marriage/family therapist in Houston, TX -- or, at least, what resources I can use to find a good one? Thank you in advance!
posted by Pwoink on Oct 9, 2012 - 1 answer

My husband and I need recommendations for couples' counseling in NYC, Manhattan or Brooklyn, and would love something relatively affordable (under $120/session, if possible). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2012 - 4 answers

Asking for a friend. Marriage counseling in the Arlington/DC area? Recommendations needed... [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Feb 12, 2012 - 1 answer

Can you recommend a good relationship counselor in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2012 - 3 answers

Spontaneous Pre-thunk-up activities. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Mar 10, 2010 - 10 answers

Looking for a marriage/couple's retreat or seminar. [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Jul 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Any suggestions for a pre-marital counselor in Chicago? My fiance and I are doing a church wedding, and we are doing the Catholic pre-Cana requirements, but we actually think our church's requirements are too...minimal. [more inside]
posted by bibbit on Mar 10, 2009 - 3 answers

I need to find a very good marriage counselor in the Kansas City area, ASAP. My relationship has ended and there's a child at stake. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 8 answers

I need recommendations for a marriage counselor in southeastern NH or southern ME. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2008 - 0 answers

Can you recommend a good counselor for me and my partner in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Jul 5, 2007 - 1 answer

Does anyone know of articles or books documenting the lives of happy, monogamous male gay couples and/or statistics on what % of the male gay population resides in relationships of that type? [more inside]
posted by shivohum on Aug 22, 2006 - 8 answers

My wife and I are bored, but we can't think of any good games for couples. Is there anything out there? [more inside]
posted by oissubke on Dec 22, 2005 - 53 answers