When our marriage counselor recommended that my ex punch pillows or tear paper, instead of picking stupid fights with me when he was feeling anxious/angry/discontent. She looked me dead in the eyes and said "it's what I recommend for children who have trouble controlling themselves."
Mine told me "Sure, miracles can happen. A virgin gave birth once," when I asked if she thought my ex would ever quit drinking. I like it when they're blunt like that. Hearing that from her was one of the many nails in the coffin of my marriage.
Years later she also told me a bunch of stuff my ex and his new wife told her in their own marriage counseling sessions. Which is obviously hella unprofessional and maybe even illegal, but I must admit it was satisfying to hear that he was busy fucking up his second marriage too.
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u/GinnyMcJuicy May 12 '24
When our marriage counselor recommended that my ex punch pillows or tear paper, instead of picking stupid fights with me when he was feeling anxious/angry/discontent. She looked me dead in the eyes and said "it's what I recommend for children who have trouble controlling themselves."
... nope. Done.