Why It’s Okay To Send Him To Therapy

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What does it mean if someone needs to go into therapy while they’re in a relationship? Solo therapy—not couples therapy. Is that person too “messed up” to even be in a relationship? Has that particular relationship messed them up? Nah. It doesn’t have to be such a big deal. Plenty of individuals are in healthy, loving relationships, but still have a few personal issues they could work on. They are, for the most part, whole and stable, and emotionally strong enough to be great partners. Anyone, at any time, could benefit from a little therapy. It’s just a good way to track thinking patterns and behaviors, and better understand our own psyche. So, if you’ve been thinking that maybe your partner could benefit from therapy, but are afraid to say so, don’t be. Here is why it’s okay to suggest that your partner go to therapy.

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Conversations should be balanced

If he’s just got a lot on his mind lately, then you may be finding that he does all the talking, and you do all the listening, which leads to an imbalance in your relationship. You feel like you just give and give, and there is no time for the spotlight to be on you. Well, a therapist is paid to put the spotlight on their patient—so therapy could restore the balance in your relationship.