The Core Issue
A couple came to us after having lived apart for a long time, now wishing to reunite.
They dreamed of untangling the web of misunderstandings and resolving important matters.
Goals of the Mediation:
- Improve communication within the couple
- Help decide on housing options: renting or taking out a mortgage
- Agree on how to communicate with their child
- Establish boundaries in relationships with other family members
How the Mediation Took Place:
- Several individual sessions with each partner
- Five joint sessions
Although they had lived separately for a long time, both partners felt it was important to preserve their relationship.
They spoke openly about what they needed: support, understanding, love, and more shared time together.
Outcome:
- They established communication rules to avoid misunderstandings
- Discussed steps to improve their relationship and their connection with their son
- Learned how to resolve issues and reach agreements without the mediator’s help
Our specialists helped the couple better understand each other and view criticism as an opportunity to express needs and desires. Most importantly, by the fifth session, the partners came with wonderful news: they had reached mutual agreement on all key issues independently.
Moreover, while discussing options for living together, they unexpectedly received support from their relatives. This shows that mediation can have a positive impact even on third parties.
Mediators: Oksana Teslia and Svitlana Myronenko