When relationships come under siege, everybody tends to stall in an effort to protect their feelings, especially when they feel criticized, disliked, unappreciated, or taken for granted.  True, respectful communication helps to resolve a lot of problems in relationships and people often seek help to achieve that goal. However, sometimes there are other critical issues and sources of hurt feelings that go beyond the necessity of good communication in order to understand and resolve them. Therapy is a creative opportunity to work together, either as partners or a family, to identify and discuss options for these situations, and to achieve solutions that work for all.