5 Reasons Couples Therapy Will Not Work for You

If your relationship needs help, but you are not sure if couples therapy is for you, this relationship will help clarify why you should not do couples therapy.

When couples come to therapy many are in joint agreement they need help, whereas sometimes it is one dragging the other.

Since therapy can have a stigma, many people can be fearful o try it out. So here is why you should not..

Save your money and do not engage in therapy if:

1. Domestic Violence is Present in The Relationship.

2. One Partner Has Already Decided the Relationship Is Over

3. There Is A Relationship Secret

4. Wanting the Therapist to Take Your Side

5. Lack of Action Outside of Session

Now you know why you should not. But if you are considering dipping your toes into a therapy session… you can try that without jumping all the way in.. well you are doing that by listening to this episode. But therapy should include theory and strategy to help you achieve your goals.

Without strategy… it's just a venting session.

If you want to see some strategy behind what loving and successful couples do, I have 6 little steps for you that I teach my couples. There are 6 small actions couples can take each week to reignite their love and keep their relationship stronger. To get this check out the FREE guide 6 small things successful and loving couples do. To get it hit pause and text 1-313-710-9683 and text successful to get the pdf sent right to your phone. This guide will set you up to understand the simple steps to creating a long-lasting love.

I hope you have some ideas about why you should not try couples therapy.

This is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any psychological or relationship issue. See a couples therapist in your area for advice for your specific relationship.

Host- Amber Dalsin is a psychologist and couples therapist in Mississauga Ontario.