Can Therapy Save a Failing Relationship?

[Shree]

Some couples turn to therapy as a last resort, others as a way to grow. Do you think therapy can truly change relationship dynamics, or does it only work when both people already want to change?

 

[Teri W]

Therapy can actually save a failing relationship. If the two people are open to work on what the therapy recommends and the therapist is very objective, and sensitive, therapy can save a failing relationship. It has actually saved mine.

 

[arunima]

Therapy sessions give us a safe space to be listened without any judgement. This helps you vent out and feel lighter. One also gets a chance to introspect and find that they too are somewhere responsible for few things. Sometimes you get a new perspective to look at the problem and the reason behind it. These things can help. The fact that couples sought for therapy is an indication that they are willing to make it work. Therapies sometimes even help to reconnect couples and reopen the communication channel. All these can help. But going to therapy is not an assurance of making a relationship work. Unless the two people involved are open to work and put genuine effort, any kind of therapy will not work.

 

[Hazel]

Therapy can definitely help a struggling relationship, but it’s not a guaranteed fix. It works best when both partners are willing to communicate openly, reflect on their patterns, and actively work on solutions. Without mutual effort, even the best therapist can’t save it.