couples therapy

Partnership repair sessions

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy where two people in a romantic relationship meet with a therapist to address problems in their partnership.

Sessions typically focus on communication patterns, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy.

The goal is usually to strengthen the relationship, though therapy sometimes helps partners separate more amicably.

They started couples therapy after the affair came to light.

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Deliberate keeping away

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