Why So Many Therapists Are Getting Marriage Wrong
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Why So Many Therapists Are Getting Marriage Wrong

Instead of asking whether a relationship is fundamentally sound, some therapists encourage clients to audit it.

Jonathan Alpert

Marriage was once understood as a commitment that required sacrifice. Husbands and wives argued, disappointed each other, went through dry spells, and occasionally wondered whether they had married the wrong person. None of those experiences automatically meant the marriage had failed.

Today, many therapists tell clients the opposite.

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