Couples therapy actually is a very proactive measure taken for the nurturing and maintenance of a healthy relationship. It is symbolic of the environment of a secure space in which the couple can easily succumb to their emotions, settle disputes, and mature as human beings by confronting adversities together. Challenges to relationships become stepping stones toward deeper connections and understanding when helped along by a trained therapist. Whether working through deeper issues or just looking for improvements on an otherwise fairly healthy relationship, couples therapy will help to arm a couple with the tools necessary to build far stronger and resilient partnerships.