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[quote=Anonymous]I think that's a pretty stupid metaphor since I wouldn't put saving a marriage and working out on the same level of priorities. But having said that, your metaphor just isn't complete. To the extent is is like having a gym membership, well let's say you have been unfit your entire life and don't know how to get started. You eat poorly and you have no idea how to work out safely and effectively.  So the gym membership comes with access to trainers and a nutritionist.  Why not use these tools to help yourself???

Most humans just aren't that self-aware or even if they are, they are stuck in certain patterns that they can't get out of it. Or stuck with their own perspective. You times that by 2 people and you've got a complicated situation. A good therapist can help you see your own patterns of behavior and feelings, as well as your husbands.  A good therapist can help you both learn to communicate with each other.  A good therapist can you both heal and move forward with new strategies. As the PP above says, it does take a lot of work. But if you don't know how to do it than you're not getting anywhere.  There's no need to struggle alone.

The key is to find a good therapist. Not all of them are. Get recs. And if someone isn't working for you, find another.[/quote]

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