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Counseling has been described by some people as buying friendship. How do you believe counseling differs from a good friendship?
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Friends are too close to you to see the truth. They want what's best for you (hopefully) and even if they promise not to lie to you, they will try to tell you bad things in a good way... so good you won't know what they really mean. Also, your therapist/counselor is not your friend. They have been trained and have experience with others like yourself, unlike your friend(s). You don't have fun with your therapist and if you can say the same about your friend(s) then you need better friends. Take it from someone who has a therapist... you won't know what it's like until you try. If you're curious, see a therapist and if you hate it you don't have to go back. The trick is to find the right therapist/counselor. Call a doctor you have and already trust and ask for a recommendation.
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yes but if hes refusing to accept the problem then he might refuse to go and see a councillor
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Should marriage counseling be required for all married couples?
I don't believe that marriage counseling should be required for married couples. However, I do believe that it should be required before a divorce is allowed to take place, because they just might be able to save their marriage this way.
How do you make your heart believe what your head already knows he will never stop using how can you leave when all you want to do is help?
You don't You leave and get counseling as to why YOU found the need to stay in a toxic relationship.
