Did you know the average couple only stays in therapy for around 2 to 3 months? The big reason why this happens is that couples come into therapy right after a crisis. It takes around two to three months for a crisis to pass. After this period, they stop going to therapy because they are no longer feeling like the world is crashing around them. The problem with this strategy is that lasting change can’t occur. The real work in therapy happens after the crisis when the couples really start to learn communication skills and grow as a couple. Check out this video to learn more.