My long-term partner and I had relationship problems, spent some time apart, and are in the process of getting our lives back into one home. Now that I've moved my stuff back in, problems that I thought we'd dealt with are happening again. Is it time to go back to therapy or is there something else I can be doing?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2013 -
44 answers
My wife and I separated six months ago. Now, after marriage and individual counselling, it looks like we might be ready to give things another shot. How do we go about re-integrating our lives whilst there are still small alarm bells ringing?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2013 -
32 answers
My wife and I separated a few months ago (which was my choice, not hers) and it seems that many of the things that I left over may have been addressed, but I still feel cagey about it all. How do I square this circle in my head and in my heart? Blizzard inside.
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posted by six sided sock
on Feb 26, 2013 -
40 answers
I'm pretty happy. Some amazing things have been happening in my life lately. One of the amazing things is a new relationship with someone who might be the love of my life. Here's the rub: I'm in my early 30s, a virgin and have never had a relationship longer than 3 months. I usually run away when relationships start to get too close. This new relationship feels perfect, easy and safe, but I'm afraid I might repeat my old patterns eventually. We have just passed the 3 month mark.
If my happy, falling in love self goes to therapy and tells this as my reason for seeking treatment, what will the therapist think? Do I Need therapy///or can it help me?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2013 -
15 answers
I’m considering ending my relationship. Should I give him another chance to make changes?
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posted by Ms.Stocking
on Jan 4, 2013 -
47 answers
I may be starting adult attachment therapy in the next week, on the advice of a crisis counselor and after a few years of on-and-off treatment for anxiety and depression that's not getting me very far. Point me to some quality, hopefully easy to find resources that can spell out what the experience might be like.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2012 -
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Can anybody recommend a sex positive relationship therapist in or near Chicago?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2011 -
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Would therapy fix me? If so, what kind of therapy? Or are there other recommendations for things that I can/could do? Another "I can't find love post" and I don't know what else I can do, please hope me ask metafilter.
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posted by Lord of the Sock Puppets
on Oct 19, 2011 -
8 answers
Where can I find resources on complicated grief, especially with regard to grieving something that never was?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2011 -
6 answers
How do I deal with sexual jealousy that stems from a history of lousy experiences (possibly with therapy)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2011 -
5 answers
Is it normal or ethical for a therapist to tell their patient to break up with someone?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2011 -
22 answers
Help me navigate my first relationship amidst strange extenuating circumstances... social anxiety, bf's (female) best friend has issues, etc. How do I be the best person I can be towards all parties while still being true to myself?
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posted by athenadanae
on Jun 10, 2011 -
18 answers
I need to improve my social and relationship skills. Can anyone recommend a behavior therapist in NYC who does social skill training and takes Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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Virtually all of my past relationships have had huge amounts of drama, a lot of which I have unintentionally encouraged. I have a tendency to pair up with emotionally withholding men, feel wounded and neglected, and then lash out verbally and emotionally in response. This has been my pattern for almost 20 years, yet now in my current relationship, I haven’t experienced this at all. I feel calm, collected, and content. Yet I haven’t made any conscious decisions to act differently - I just find myself behaving this way without trying. I am really happy about feeling so stable for a change, but it also seems too good to be true. Is it possible for a change like this to be legitimate and lasting?
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Mar 18, 2011 -
9 answers
I should probably talk to a therapist, but what can I do ON MY OWN regarding general distaste for my life complicated by apathetic depression? Wall of text inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 20, 2010 -
19 answers
How do I stop myself from having thoughts of self-sabotaging my relationship and being really insecure? I think I need therapy. How do I choose a therapist?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2010 -
10 answers
Theoretical relationship filter: Would my boyfriend be a jealous freak if he told me he doesn't like or want me getting theraputic massages from my cousin's husband who's a licensed masseuse?
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posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Jan 28, 2010 -
36 answers
I have an initial consultation with a therapist tomorrow. What should I talk about? Do I jump straight into my problems or are there questions I should ask?
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posted by frozenyogurt
on Jan 11, 2010 -
8 answers
My boyfriend really wants me in therapy, but I don't want to go and it's tearing us apart.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2010 -
63 answers
Help me make specific suggestions to someone who needs to become more proactive and collaborative, and less reactive and emotional.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2009 -
8 answers
Would it be unreasonable to ask my spouse not to discuss and make distant future plans while we are in couples therapy?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Aug 24, 2009 -
38 answers
Help me come up with a (very tactful) way to entreat my boyfriend to seek treatment for depression/anxiety. (long background story)
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 19, 2008 -
8 answers
Does anyone have any personal recommendations for a relationship therapist in/around San Francisco for a late-20-something hetero couple?
posted by anonymous
on Sep 16, 2007 -
1 answer
Help me help my boyfriend. My boyfriend is caring, supportive and great in all the ways that matter, but I think he's depressed, and it's gotten past the point where he's willing to talk about it. He's said several times that he feels there's no way out, and while he's had brief spells of depression in the past and has been able to pull himself out of them, I'm worried that this time it's too deep for him to do it alone.
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posted by odayoday
on Aug 4, 2007 -
15 answers
I've been seeing a psychotherapist since last summer. A few months ago, my boyfriend joined me in seeing the same person for couples counseling. Now, my boyfriend is also seeing her for private sessions. Q1: Is there a conflict of interest because she sees both of us separately? Q2: I am thinking of breaking up with him. Does confidentiality prevent her from "leaking" this info to him?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2007 -
16 answers
