"When couples in distress come to see me, this question of whether they should stay in the relationship or throw in the towel already is typically lurking whether it is spoken audibly or not. I hear the predicament and the problems. I hear the strained voices and see the pained faces. The doubt. The fear. The uncertainty. The need for third party perspective and clarityand inevitably I am asked: Should we stay together or should we break up? Admittedly, there is no easy answer to this question.
Relationships are deeply complex, uniquely nuanced and completely wellmystifying. I actually don"t think any of us have the intricate science nailed down as to what actually happens within the delicate bio-pyscho-socio-emotional framework of our intimate attachments and relationships. Not even those of us with fancy degrees, letters behind our names or even the ones who claim to be relationship "experts".
The fascinating complexity of relationships to me is like no otherthe astounding range of feelings, emotions and influence they carry! Relationships can be thrilling, demanding, freeing, harrowing, exhilarating, inspiring, gut wrenching, the list goes on. They have the innate ability to usher deep meaning, purpose and even healing to us and our lives. They also have the ability to inflict great harm upon us, trigger deep relational wounds, disarm us and leave us stunned and broken. What profound power they hold."
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