A survey of counseling professionals has indicated that the number one reason for marital discord is not feeling valued by one’s partner. While other problems highlighted by the survey come as no surprise (communications problems, disagreements about finances, and the couples’ sex life), the survey also indicated that preoccupation with sports can cause relationship problems. However, for couples with problems in one or more of those other areas, sports might be simply a way to avoid dealing with the more important issues affecting a marriage. The good news? If a couple seeks counseling, which can help reopen clogged communications lines and reinforce the positive aspects of a relationship, a couple’s sex life will probably reflect that change. Read the entire article here: Survey: Marital Therapy May Increase Sex