Here's how to push through obstacles in the honeymoon period, according to a therapist

When the honeymoon phase of a relationship is coming to a close, it is normal for couples to feel like there are suddenly a lot of obstacles in the relationship. Some partnerships are able to face these challenges head-on as a unit. Others may find that they take a different approach than their partner.

While each partnership is unique and there is definitely not a one size fits all approach to how to manage obstacles that arise, there are some helpful tools you and your partner can use to push past the challenges and come out stronger than ever.

Justin Bieber recently spoke authentically about his first year of marriage to Hailey Bieber. He broke barriers by acknowledging how difficult the year has been and openly addressed how his past family life shaped this experience for him.

This powerful message opens the gates to the discussion of how our past influences our present. Even more importantly, how do we manage the present if the past includes trauma or dysfunction?

For those who have found partners and created a safe environment with supportive partners and friends, it is understandable that these individuals want to preserve and foster this new chapter.

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