Ask superdum: couples therapy

Dear Superdum,


What are your thoughts on couples therapy?


Love,
S

Dear S,

There is therapy and then there is couples therapy.  I did couples once with an old boyfriend and we just ended up arguing about who the therapist liked more (me).  It ended badly.  Now, I have a lot of friends who see therapists and they are all proponents.  But I think when you bring in a couple dynamic things can just get worse.  You are weekly talking about everything you hate about the other person and maybe if you didn't go you might forget and all of a sudden you like them again.  So, I'm now thinking wait it out in regards to couples therapy.  Things can turn around when you're not looking but you have to be not looking.  That said, I would love to hear a couples therapy success story.  Anyone? (crickets)

Love,
Kristen

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Dear S,

I'm with Dummy on this one.  Look the other way, or jump ship.  Spending your remaining time together moaning to some smug ass stranger about your woes sounds terrible.  Less talking, more shagging...that always solves everything.

Love,
Katie
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Dear S,

Forgo the couples therapy!  It is a bit of an oxymoron... only couples who are happy really benefit from this nonsense, and if you're happy why bother?  I say talk to your besties!  They provide unlimited support, don't require an appointment, offer sound advice, never judge and listen for free (yes, I'm talking to you Dums).

Love,
Noods

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