Most couples don't struggle because they stopped caring. More often, the same conversations keep going sideways, small resentments accumulate, or something has shifted and you're not quite sure how to get back to each other. Differing expectations, communication patterns that don't serve either of you, and conflicts that never quite resolve can wear down a relationship over time.
Working with a therapist gives both of you a structured space to say what's actually going on, with someone who can help you hear each other more clearly. Sessions often focus on pinpointing where communication breaks down, practising active listening in real time, and building specific approaches to conflict that don't leave one or both of you feeling dismissed. Rebuilding trust and closeness is rarely fast, but it's possible with consistent, honest work.