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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a therapist and I would never "just collect a check". I'm sorry some of you have had such bad experiences that you feel the need to slam all therapists. Of course there are bad/unethical ones just like in ANY profession, but most of us are good people who want to do a good job. Couples therapy where one partner dominates or doesn't want to do the work is not fun for the therapist either.

Depending on the issues involved, it can make sense for each partner to see a therapist (never the same one you see as a couple) to talk through their own issues. The couples I have seen really benefit from couples therapy are those who have a good handle on their own issues. Then we can work on identifying and changing patterns, improving communication, etc.

If you think therapists/therapy is a scam, cool, read some of the Gottman books and check out materials on their site and you'll get some great advice on improving relationships. But again, if one partner is a narcissist it's going to be difficult, maybe impossible, to change the dynamic.[/quote]

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