Marriage Counseling vs. Marriage Coaching.
Which One is Right for You?
Understanding Your Options.
Think about this: Your marriage is like a car. Sometimes, it just needs a little tune-up to run smoothly. Other times, it’s making all kinds of weird noises, the check engine light is on, and you're wondering if it's time to trade it in. That’s when you start Googling, “Help! My marriage is falling apart!” and find yourself staring at two options—marriage counseling or marriage coaching. But what’s the difference? And which one do you actually need?
The Traditional Route: Marriage Counseling.
What is Marriage Counseling?
Marriage counseling is like taking your car to a mechanic when it has deeper issues—think of it as needing new brakes, an engine fix, or a total overhaul. If your relationship is dealing with serious challenges like past traumas, deep-seated resentment, or unhealthy patterns that keep repeating, counseling helps you work through them.
When Should You Choose Counseling?
My husband, Marcelo, and I have been married for 26 years, and trust me, we’ve had our share of “check engine” moments. Early on, we hit some rough patches (who doesn’t?), and counseling gave us tools to understand our emotional triggers and communicate better. It’s perfect for couples who feel stuck in unhealthy cycles and need a professional to guide them through the healing process.
Enter Marriage Coaching: Your Relationship’s Personal Trainer.
What is Marriage Coaching?
Now, let’s switch gears. If counseling is like a mechanic fixing a car, coaching is like hiring a personal trainer for your relationship. It’s about taking a marriage that’s running okay but could be running amazing and turning it into a high-performance machine.
How Coaching Helps Your Marriage.
Marriage coaching is action-focused and results-driven. Instead of spending months diving into the past, it helps you create the relationship you want moving forward. When I work with couples in my Life is Better as a Couple coaching program, we don’t just sit and talk—we work on real strategies to improve communication, reignite intimacy, and build a rock-solid partnership. Coaching helps you level up, not just get by.
How Do You Know Which One You Need?
Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Ask yourself this:
Are you dealing with past trauma, betrayal, or deep emotional wounds? Go for counseling.
Do you feel like your marriage is good but could be great? Coaching is your best bet.
Are you and your partner struggling with day-to-day communication and goal-setting? Coaching can get you aligned.
Do you feel stuck in unresolved conflicts that keep repeating? Counseling can help break those patterns.
Why I Love Coaching (and Why You Will Too!)
The Benefits of Coaching
Marcelo and I have learned that marriage is always evolving. The key to a happy, thriving relationship isn’t just solving problems—it’s growing together. That’s why I love coaching! It gives couples the roadmap and real-life tools to build the marriage they actually want.
How Life is Better as a Couple Can Help
In Life is Better as a Couple, we focus on creating a partnership where both people feel heard, valued, and truly connected. It’s fun, engaging, and actually works—without digging up every painful moment from the past. Think of it as a workout for your relationship, with me as your personal trainer (minus the burpees!).
If you’re ready to take your relationship from “just okay” to extraordinary, coaching might be the missing piece. Let’s work together to build the marriage you both deserve. Check out Life is Better as a Couple and start your journey today!
Your future, thriving marriage is just a click away. Let’s make it happen! 🚀
