How many times has your spouse/partner misunderstood what you’ve said? Have they taken it the wrong way and reacted in anger and/or hurt? Miscommunication between spouses/partners happens on a daily basis. Whether you are trying to find a better way to communicate with your spouse/partner in an effort to save your relationship or you are going through a separation and having problems communicating about your needs and/or interests, mediation can help.

A mediator is trained to act as a translator – a neutral third party who is impartial and not invested in the outcome. The mediator can really hear and understand what you are trying to say and then help you convey the message to your spouse/partner. Because they are not emotionally invested in the issues being discussed, they can listen without bias. They keep the playing field level, if you will. They summarize the message in a way that is understandable to the other person. Having a third party to translate for you is extremely valuable and helpful. Mediation reduces misunderstandings between the spouses/partners and helps them learn to communicate more effectively. The process is helpful with couples who are trying to strengthen their relationships as well as those that are separating and need to be cooperative co-parents for the sake of their children.

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