Periagoge
Scenario

When couples therapy becomes performance instead of healing

My wife and I have been in couples therapy for eight months and we've gotten really good at using the language but I'm starting to feel like we're performing our relationship for our therapist instead of actually living it together.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tools meant to create authentic connection are being used to avoid the vulnerability that genuine intimacy requires.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personality disorders — complete guide?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.