Dear Depressed Men: Please Stop Dating - Page 8
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Julia Austin
Gettyimages.com/Hopeful African American senior man discusses improvements with a female counselor. The counselor is taking notes.
There are actual therapists
It’s really not fair to turn any personal relationship—friend, family member, or romantic partner—into a therapist. While those people can be emotional support, it’s important to take actions (like seeking a real therapist) to keep them balanced. Nobody wants to feel like each time they see their friend/partner/family member, they just wind up listening to someone else talk the entire time.
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