Couples Therapy Gone Wrong: Girlfriend’s Unfair Expectations

Ever felt like you’re being ganged up on in couple’s therapy? Our friend here, let’s call him Mr. Misunderstood, has been dating his girlfriend for 1.5 years, and things have been a bit rocky. So, they decided to give couple’s therapy a shot. But what happens when your partner and the therapist seem to be on the same side, and you’re left feeling cornered? Let’s dive into this juicy story and find out!

The Struggling Relationship

The Accusation

The Angry Texts

The Apology

Therapist’s Take

Feeling Unfair

The Girlfriend’s Expectation

The Disagreement

Therapist’s Response

Standing His Ground

Therapy Gone Wrong: The Great Texting Debacle

Mr. Misunderstood and his girlfriend are in couple’s therapy, trying to work through their issues. One day, she accuses him of not being supportive, citing an incident where he didn’t respond to her texts for an hour . She got seriously mad, hurling insults and accusing him of not caring. When he finally saw the messages, he apologized and explained, but she continued to be angry and refused to talk to him the next day. In therapy, she admits her behavior wasn’t great, but the therapist seems to let her off the hook, focusing on how Mr. Misunderstood could have acted differently. Our guy feels this is unfair and tries to explain his side, but both his girlfriend and therapist seem to be against him. ‍♂️ He stands his ground, believing he had the right to step away from the situation. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic situation…

NTA calls out girlfriend’s behavior as self-absorbed and needy

Therapist enabling toxic behavior? NTA should stand up.

Therapy gone wrong with emotionally immature girlfriend. NTA for leaving.

Defending against unfair expectations in relationships

Understanding rejection sensitivity and attachment issues in relationships ‍ ‍

Therapist a hack, relationship doomed. Pull the cord, man. NTA

NTA. Girlfriend’s and therapist’s expectations are unfair and controlling

Don’t rush into therapy after dating for a year and half

Report biased therapist, get out of toxic situation. NTA

Age doesn’t mean maturity. Is this relationship worth saving?

Technology has turned people into impatient a**holes

Therapist taking sides? Get a new one. Unreasonable girlfriend. NTA

NTA’s girlfriend was abusive, break up ASAP.

Phone expectations are unrealistic. NTA wins this round.

Therapist enabling toxic behavior, NTA should run.

User feels couples therapy is biased against men.

Therapist gets scolded for not responding to ignored texts

Dump her! Therapy not working. Cut your losses. NTA.

Run for your happiness and peace of mind!

Is it time to leave this relationship?

Therapy is what she needs, not this relationship!

Couples therapy can be ineffective due to therapist bias

Curious commenter seeks context in missing info

Break-up might be the best solution according to this comment.

Is one missed text worth couples therapy?

NTA and time to move on from the fraud therapist

Young love in therapy already? Not a good sign. NTA

Therapist bias? Consider switching before more damage.

No therapy with bf, it’s weird. Just move on

Recognizing abuse is step one, leave and report therapist

Therapist oversteps boundaries, gaslights situation, and blames gender stereotypes ‍♂️

Is couple’s therapy already a bad sign? Maybe it’s time to move on.

Bad boy musician SO wins over the therapist. NTA, move on.

Therapy for dating? Break up and move on instead.

Dump her on their next anti-men session #NTA

Don’t tolerate abuse and irrational behavior in relationships

Don’t ignore the red flags. NTA, a healthy relationship requires trust.

Conspiracy theory or valid concern?

Red flags in couples therapy: NTA needs new therapist and self-reflection

NTA for having a life. Let her go and find someone else.

Run while you can! NTA dodging unfair expectations

When is it time to call it quits? ‍♀️

Mental abuse? Unethical therapist? Run away, NTA!

Dump the therapist and potentially the GF. Your GF sounds exhausting

A commenter shares a similar experience with a biased therapist

Therapist biases? NTA for not tolerating verbal abuse

Girlfriend’s abusive behavior triggers red flags for therapist’s behavior

NTA calls out girlfriend’s behavior and suggests moving on

Harsh truth: therapy won’t fix a doomed relationship ‍♂️

Therapist being weaponized, girlfriend needs self-awareness

Therapist’s bias exposed: ‘Girl will be girl’ mentality. Good for you for setting boundaries.

Early couples therapy is a red flag

Dump the abusive girlfriend and report the complicit therapist

Engaging in couples therapy to address toxic behavior and trauma

Ex-partner’s controlling behavior with phone notifications. NTA.

Is couples therapy justifiable after only 18 months of dating?

Relationship therapy in less than 2 years? NTA. Move on.

OP is in a tough spot, but NTA for setting boundaries.

The importance of sharing all details in couples therapy

Gender bias in couples therapy discussed, end the relationship suggested.

Run away from your girlfriend and the therapist

Break up instead of couples therapy for 1-2 year relationship

Get a new therapist, and a new girlfriend NTA

Harsh advice on unhealthy marriage. Is leaving always best?

Letting go is hard, but necessary. Find someone who appreciates you ❤️

Partner’s unrealistic expectations signal a troubled relationship. NTA.

Questioning therapist’s qualifications and approach in couple’s therapy.

Therapist biased, girlfriend overreacted. Get new therapist/girlfriend. ‍♂️