When Couples Therapy WON'T Help
Situations And Dynamics That Aren't A Fit For Couples Therapy
"$5 a month has changed my relationship and changed my life. Every day I discover new ways that I have a role in conflict, communication or even just the simple notion of doing life with another human being that thinks and experiences me differently than I do myself. At $5 a month I believe you’re being robbed @drmarinarosenthal. Love Notes is easily worth my gym membership monthly fee!💕" —paid Love Notes subscriber
Pretty much the first couples therapy session I ever provided, I fell in love with the work. I knew instantly that all my carefully strategized career plans were about to get majorly disrupted, because no way was I going to prioritize research and teaching when I could be in the room with real couples supporting their very real relationships.
So, suffice to say, I'm a couples therapy fan girl. My husband and I go ourselves, and it's been a wonderful investment in our relationship.
But couples therapy is not for every situation or every relationship.
Today, I'm providing a run down on when to skip couples therapy for the time being (or forever). Because I never want you to waste your time, energy, or money doing work that just won't help (or might even make things worse.
Let's get into it!