Many people assume that relationship therapy should only be sought when a separation or divorce is imminent. However, this is frequently too little, too late. Relationship therapy should begin as soon as the issues become too much to bear. Premarital counselling or therapy is a type of relationship therapy that aids in the preparation of couples for a long-term relationship. This sort of therapy focuses on assisting couples in developing a strong and healthy emotional connection with the basis of certain principles before marriage and identifying any potential problems that could lead to future concerns. Couples therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which a therapist with clinical experience working with couples uses a variety of therapeutic interventions to assist two people in a romantic relationship in gaining insight into their relationship, resolving conflict, and improving relationship satisfaction. Although couples therapy may differ based on the theoretical perspective of the therapist, all couples therapy tends to include the following general elements:

• Concentrating on a single issue (i.e., sexual difficulties, Internet addiction, jealousy)

• The therapist's active participation in treating the relationship as a whole, rather than each member separately.

• Early on in treatment, solution-focused, change-oriented therapies are beneficial.

• Treatment goals are well defined.