{"id":13417,"date":"2024-08-01T18:22:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/?page_id=13417"},"modified":"2025-10-26T10:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T09:48:20","slug":"resource-partnership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/resource-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-hero-row\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0;--awb-border-color:#e8efef;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 70%,#f5f8f8 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:8vh;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:45%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:45%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Paar im Beratungsgespr\u00e4ch\" title=\"header-paarberatung\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung-800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-paarberatung.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5vw;--awb-padding-right:5vw;--awb-padding-bottom:5vw;--awb-padding-left:110px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:55%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:55%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p>Partnership &amp; Marriage Counseling<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:38;line-height:1.16;\">Partnership as a Resource<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 intro-black\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Partnerships are a valuable anchor in our lives \u2013 but they also bring challenges. Learn how crises can strengthen relationships and how couples counseling helps identify desires and patterns so that you can explore new paths together.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:35px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Contact us\" aria-label=\"Contact us\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">What does partnership actually mean?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Partnership is more than just a relationship; it is a living interplay of trust, closeness, and mutual growth. It arises when two people consciously choose each other, preserve their freedoms, and yet go through life together. A happy partnership has an enormous influence on our well-being and health. It offers support in difficult times, such as job loss or personal setbacks, and strengthens our ability to deal with crises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-m-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 0%,rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:5px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Do you have questions about<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Couples Therapy?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>If you have any questions, feel free to <strong><a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">call us<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@mvz-odendahl-brinkmann.de\">send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">The journey of a partnership<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Being part of a happy relationship has a significant impact on our general well-being and health.<br \/>\nIn addition, the support we receive from a stable partnership is important in helping us to cope better with crises such as job loss or perhaps other misfortunes.<\/p>\n<p>Crises are natural and necessary in a relationship. They help us grow and strengthen our bond with each other.<br \/>\nHow we deal with change, how we support each other, and how we find each other in difficult times shapes the course of our relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1462\" title=\"IMG_2520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2520-2-e1736688768479.jpeg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11186\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Whether it&#8217;s the ease of love when everyday life is confronted with parenthood or career changes, or balancing individual needs with those of your partner, every phase of a relationship brings new challenges. Relationships require continuous work, mutual understanding, and a willingness to grow together. This is precisely where the opportunities lie: by facing the challenges that change brings, we can grow as a couple and deepen our connection.<\/p>\n<p>There are always moments when it becomes necessary to question our own perspective, seek new solutions, and break old patterns. Such phases of change offer the opportunity to get to know ourselves and each other better, to improve communication, and to develop more understanding for one another. This is not only about the big changes, but also about the small, everyday challenges that challenge us as a couple and at the same time give us the chance to grow together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>If we view these changes not as a burden but as an opportunity for growth, they can strengthen our relationship. They offer the chance to grow closer as a team, build deeper trust, and create a partnership that can withstand even difficult times. Change is not an obstacle but an invitation to become stronger together.<\/p>\n<p>Couples therapy offers a safe space in which you can address the challenges in your relationship. It helps you gain new perspectives, improve communication, and use conflicts as an opportunity to strengthen your bond. By working on your relationship together, you can not only overcome crises, but also take your relationship to a new level. In therapy, you will learn how to grow together, respect each other&#8217;s different needs, and build a harmonious, fulfilling relationship in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-three-column-boxes\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3vw;--awb-padding-bottom:3vw;--awb-background-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 2.5vw );margin-left: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon psychology-circle circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:55px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">Couples Therapy<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.9;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Sometimes harmony in a relationship can falter. Couples therapy helps resolve conflicts, understand needs, and rediscover your partner \u2013 for a stronger relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about Couples Therapy\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Couples Therapy\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-users fas circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:55px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">Family Therapy<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.9;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Family life can be challenging. Family therapy creates space for open discussions, strengthens cohesion, and helps to find solutions to conflicts together.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about Family Therapy\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Family Therapy\" href=\"\/en\/family-therapy\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:3vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:3vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/psychotherapie-mvz-koeln.jpg&#039;);--awb-inner-bg-position:center top;--awb-inner-bg-blend:color;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-inner-bg-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-inner-bg-overflow:hidden;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"2.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/psychotherapie-mvz-koeln.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:22vw;margin-bottom:22vw;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Phases of a relationship<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Partnerships go through different phases that challenge and shape us as a couple:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-numbered\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\">1<\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Infatuation:<\/strong> The beginning is characterized by intense closeness and the feeling that this love will last forever, through the belief that \u201cwe will stay together forever.\u201d<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\">2<\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Habituation: <\/strong>After a while, everything seems familiar and the relationship comes to a standstill. Your partner no longer surprises you, and you feel less inspired. We feel like we know our partner and their patterns inside and out and no longer feel as enriched by the other person.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\">3<\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Focus on conflicts: <\/strong>The less pleasant and \u201cunattractive\u201d sides of the other person come to the fore, while we often overlook new, exciting facets.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\">4<\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Fighting for the relationship:<\/strong> We fight for the relationship, expend a lot of energy, and are afraid of losing our individuality in the process. However, our many shared memories give us hope.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\">5<\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Emotional roller coaster:<\/strong> Questions such as \u201cWhat do I expect from life?\u201d or \u201cIs it worth fighting for the relationship?\u201d characterize this phase, and there is a veritable chaos of emotions.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Going through different phases in relationships is completely natural and part of the process. Some partners find it easier or more difficult to get through such phases together, which is why it makes sense to seek external support before conflicts escalate to the point where the tension within the relationship becomes almost unbearable, especially if you feel like you are losing sight of yourself and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-m-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 0%,rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:5px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Do you have questions about<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Couples Therapy?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>If you have any questions, feel free to <strong><a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">call us<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@mvz-odendahl-brinkmann.de\">send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Particular difficulties of a partnership<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">How can we maintain the lightheartedness of our love now that we are becoming parents?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">How do we deal with illness, how can we support each other?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">What does it mean for us to move in together, will we be able to cope with each other&#8217;s \u201cquirks\u201d? How do we reconcile different preferences in everyday life?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Do I have to put my own needs aside to satisfy my partner?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">How do we deal with career changes, such as an upcoming relocation?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">How can I prevent my work stress from affecting my relationship too much?<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">One or both partners will soon be retiring. How can we continue to inspire each other and gain new experiences?<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>In order to successfully overcome crises, both partners must first recognize their desires and needs and become aware of their relationship patterns. Couples counseling can help them gain valuable insights. Only then can they learn to take each other&#8217;s desires into account while developing their own identities. Marriage counseling or couples therapy helps them see their differences as valuable contributions and enables them to rediscover each other, especially in long-term relationships.<br \/>\nUse your privilege \u2013 to have a partner at your side and learn to use crises for instead of against you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-column-reverse ca-make-appointment-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:8px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:8px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:8px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:8px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-right:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:70px;--awb-padding-left:70px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:25px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.2;\">Book your couples therapy appointment now<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>A relationship crisis does not arise overnight. However, once it occurs, there is usually a desire to find a shared path as quickly as possible. Couples therapy offers great potential to emerge from the crisis stronger together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book your couples therapy appointment directly online now in our booking calendar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:2px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:2px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(186,186,186,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(186,186,186,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Easily register for couples therapy online\" aria-label=\"Easily register for couples therapy online\" href=\"https:\/\/odendahl-kollegen.de\/pm\/Termin.php?Paartherapie&amp;step=1\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Book online now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" aria-label=\"odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-count-list-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do couples therapists and couples work together?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p>When starting couples therapy, make sure you choose a competent couples therapist: your therapist should be willing to talk transparently about therapy methods. You both need to feel comfortable and feel that they are loyal to you as a couple. In<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> in Cologne, both parties should always be able to communicate openly with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>My partner suggests couples counseling \u2013 but can&#8217;t my friends help just as well?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p>Friends can be good conversation partners. However, they lack the distance and neutrality needed to provide effective, solution-oriented help in a relationship crisis. The knowledge and experience of a couples therapist with years of experience are invaluable. Talk as openly as possible about your relationship. Your couples counselor will help you communicate your needs in a loyal and objective manner, while being honest with yourself and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>We have conflicts that don&#8217;t escalate, but aren&#8217;t really resolved either. Would couples therapy be helpful in this case?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p>Yes, <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\">couples therapy<\/a> can be very helpful in such cases. Even if the conflicts don&#8217;t escalate, unresolved tensions can damage trust and understanding in the relationship in the long term. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s better to take preventive action and not wait until the last minute to address the problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How can I make an appointment?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p>You can easily make an appointment by <a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">phone<\/a> or using the<a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"> contact form<\/a> on our website. We are happy to advise you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Can couples therapy encourage partners to change?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p>Yes \u2013 with the help of couples therapy, a partner can be encouraged to change. For example, restructuring fears can help to overcome jealousy. Giving the other person more space creates a feeling of freedom and creates situations that strengthen mutual trust. Practical advice is part of our philosophy of<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> at the MVZ for Psychotherapy in Cologne.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>When can I expect to see the first positive changes?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p>Many of our clients feel a positive change after the first session. Together, we create a space in which your individual issues are addressed in a targeted manner so that you can quickly experience initial success.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Can we work on the communication problems in our relationship even if we keep going around in circles?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><p>Yes, even if couples keep going around in circles and feel like they are not making any progress, couples therapy can be very effective. The therapist helps to identify communication barriers and develop techniques that open up dialogue. The goal is to change the way conversations are conducted and enable new perspectives on old issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How can clients contribute to the success of therapy?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><p>Couples therapy can provide food for thought. 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