⚠️ Cuándo la terapia de pareja NO es la SOLUCIÓN ❌💑
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[{'start': '1.160', 'end': '4.480', 'text': "Couples therapy... doesn't always work."}, {'start': '4.480', 'end': '7.240', 'text': 'And in some cases, it can even hasten'}, {'start': '7.240', 'end': '10.240', 'text': 'the end of a relationship.  I'}, {'start': '10.240', 'end': '13.040', 'text': "know what you're thinking.  I know"}, {'start': '13.040', 'end': '15.240', 'text': "you've always been told that, when faced with"}, {'start': '15.240', 'end': '17.600', 'text': 'relationship problems, the best thing to do is seek'}, {'start': '17.600', 'end': '20.400', 'text': 'professional help.  And yes, in many cases'}, {'start': '20.400', 'end': '23.360', 'text': "it's an excellent recommendation... But today"}, {'start': '23.360', 'end': '25.400', 'text': 'I want to share the other side of the'}, {'start': '25.400', 'end': '28.160', 'text': 'coin with you.  That reality that few'}, {'start': '28.160', 'end': '30.640', 'text': 'mention: situations where'}, {'start': '30.640', 'end': '33.040', 'text': 'couples therapy can be fruitless or even'}, {'start': '33.040', 'end': '35.840', 'text': "counterproductive.  If you're"}, {'start': '35.840', 'end': '37.720', 'text': 'considering therapy with your'}, {'start': '37.720', 'end': '40.040', 'text': 'partner, or know someone in this'}, {'start': '40.040', 'end': '42.640', 'text': 'situation, this video could save you'}, {'start': '42.640', 'end': '45.600', 'text': 'time, money, and, most importantly, false'}, {'start': '45.600', 'end': '48.280', 'text': 'hope.  Hello everyone and'}, {'start': '48.280', 'end': '50.440', 'text': 'welcome to a new video from Your Best'}, {'start': '50.440', 'end': '53.480', 'text': 'Self.  Today we are going to'}, {'start': '53.480', 'end': '56.400', 'text': 'explore together: • Situations where'}, {'start': '56.400', 'end': '58.840', 'text': 'couples therapy is not recommended'}, {'start': '58.840', 'end': '61.640', 'text': '• Why in some cases can it accelerate'}, {'start': '61.640', 'end': '64.480', 'text': "separation?  • When it's worth a"}, {'start': '64.480', 'end': '67.400', 'text': 'try • And what alternatives do'}, {'start': '67.400', 'end': '69.280', 'text': "you have when therapy isn't the"}, {'start': '69.280', 'end': '71.960', 'text': 'solution Ready to'}, {'start': '71.960', 'end': '74.040', 'text': 'demystify one of the most'}, {'start': '74.040', 'end': '76.840', 'text': "popular pieces of relationship advice?  Let's"}, {'start': '76.840', 'end': '79.480', 'text': 'go!  Before we'}, {'start': '79.480', 'end': '81.840', 'text': "dive in, let's debunk some"}, {'start': '81.840', 'end': '85.360', 'text': 'common myths about couples therapy.'}, {'start': '85.360', 'end': '87.840', 'text': 'Myth #1: Couples therapy'}, {'start': '87.840', 'end': '90.640', 'text': 'can save any relationship.'}, {'start': '90.640', 'end': '92.480', 'text': 'Fact: No'}, {'start': '92.480', 'end': '96.480', 'text': 'therapeutic intervention is 100% effective.'}, {'start': '96.480', 'end': '99.680', 'text': 'Every relationship is unique and complex.'}, {'start': '99.680', 'end': '102.760', 'text': "Myth #2: If therapy doesn't work,"}, {'start': '102.760', 'end': '104.880', 'text': "it's because the couple didn't try hard"}, {'start': '104.880', 'end': '107.440', 'text': 'enough.  Reality:'}, {'start': '107.440', 'end': '109.840', 'text': 'Sometimes, even with the greatest effort and'}, {'start': '109.840', 'end': '112.280', 'text': 'commitment, there are incompatibilities or'}, {'start': '112.280', 'end': '114.200', 'text': 'problems that simply have no'}, {'start': '114.200', 'end': '119.760', 'text': 'viable solution.  Myth #3:\nTherapy always helps clarify'}, {'start': '119.760', 'end': '122.680', 'text': 'things, even if the couple separates.'}, {'start': '123.240', 'end': '125.920', 'text': 'Fact: In some cases, therapy'}, {'start': '125.920', 'end': '128.200', 'text': 'can amplify the conflict, generate'}, {'start': '128.200', 'end': '130.400', 'text': 'more resentment, or create false'}, {'start': '130.400', 'end': '132.520', 'text': 'hopes that make the separation more painful'}, {'start': '132.520', 'end': '135.320', 'text': '.  Understanding these'}, {'start': '135.320', 'end': '137.560', 'text': 'myths is crucial because social pressure'}, {'start': '137.560', 'end': '139.840', 'text': 'pushes us to believe that we should always'}, {'start': '139.840', 'end': '142.040', 'text': '"try everything" before ending a'}, {'start': '142.040', 'end': '144.840', 'text': 'relationship.  But sometimes, recognizing'}, {'start': '144.840', 'end': '147.000', 'text': "when it's not worth it can be the"}, {'start': '147.000', 'end': '149.160', 'text': "bravest and healthiest act.  Let's"}, {'start': '150.040', 'end': '152.200', 'text': 'now look at specific situations'}, {'start': '152.200', 'end': '154.320', 'text': 'where couples therapy could be'}, {'start': '154.320', 'end': '157.160', 'text': 'counterproductive: 1.'}, {'start': '157.160', 'end': '160.080', 'text': 'Relationships with violence or abuse:'}, {'start': '160.080', 'end': '162.760', 'text': 'In cases of physical, emotional violence or'}, {'start': '162.760', 'end': '165.000', 'text': 'any type of abuse,'}, {'start': '165.000', 'end': '167.800', 'text': 'joint therapy is contraindicated.  The'}, {'start': '167.800', 'end': '169.840', 'text': 'abuser may manipulate the'}, {'start': '169.840', 'end': '172.520', 'text': 'therapeutic situation, and the victim may feel'}, {'start': '172.520', 'end': '174.880', 'text': 'intimidated into speaking honestly.'}, {'start': '175.400', 'end': '178.040', 'text': 'In these cases, the priority must be the'}, {'start': '178.040', 'end': '180.960', 'text': 'safety of the abused person.'}, {'start': '180.960', 'end': '183.080', 'text': 'Professional and individual help is more'}, {'start': '183.080', 'end': '185.920', 'text': 'appropriate.  2. When one'}, {'start': '185.920', 'end': '188.760', 'text': 'partner has already decided to end things: If'}, {'start': '188.760', 'end': '190.800', 'text': 'one partner has already made'}, {'start': '190.800', 'end': '193.080', 'text': 'the firm decision to separate,'}, {'start': '193.080', 'end': '195.400', 'text': 'joint therapy can become a'}, {'start': '195.400', 'end': '197.720', 'text': 'space where the inevitable is simply postponed'}, {'start': '197.720', 'end': '200.800', 'text': '.  Often, the'}, {'start': '200.800', 'end': '202.760', 'text': 'person who wants to break up goes to'}, {'start': '202.760', 'end': '205.160', 'text': 'therapy out of guilt or pressure, but without any'}, {'start': '205.160', 'end': '208.120', 'text': 'real intention of rebuilding.'}, {'start': '208.120', 'end': '210.320', 'text': '3. Recurring unrepentant infidelities'}, {'start': '210.320', 'end': '213.040', 'text': ": It's one thing to"}, {'start': '213.040', 'end': '215.120', 'text': 'work through an affair'}, {'start': '215.120', 'end': '217.360', 'text': "when there's genuine regret, and"}, {'start': '217.360', 'end': '219.560', 'text': "quite another when there's a pattern of"}, {'start': '219.560', 'end': '222.920', 'text': 'continued cheating without real remorse.'}, {'start': '222.920', 'end': '224.640', 'text': 'Therapy requires honesty and'}, {'start': '224.640', 'end': '226.400', 'text': 'commitment from both parties to'}, {'start': '226.400', 'end': '229.360', 'text': 'work.  4.'}, {'start': '229.360', 'end': '232.320', 'text': 'Incompatible core values: When there'}, {'start': '232.320', 'end': '234.520', 'text': 'are irreconcilable differences in'}, {'start': '234.520', 'end': '237.600', 'text': 'crucial areas such as: • Desire to'}, {'start': '237.600', 'end': '239.960', 'text': 'have children •'}, {'start': '239.960', 'end': '241.720', 'text': 'Fundamental religious beliefs'}, {'start': '241.720', 'end': '244.760', 'text': '• Essential moral values'}, {'start': '244.760', 'end': '248.560', 'text': '• Completely opposite life goals'}, {'start': '249.400', 'end': '251.360', 'text': 'Therapy cannot and should not attempt to'}, {'start': '251.360', 'end': '253.760', 'text': "change a person's core values"}, {'start': '253.760', 'end': '256.480', 'text': '.  5. When there'}, {'start': '256.480', 'end': '259.480', 'text': 'is an active, untreated addiction:'}, {'start': '259.480', 'end': '261.560', 'text': 'If one of the partners has an'}, {'start': '261.560', 'end': '264.360', 'text': 'active addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling)'}, {'start': '264.360', 'end': '266.920', 'text': 'and is not in treatment,'}, {'start': '266.920', 'end': '269.640', 'text': 'couples therapy will be ineffective.'}, {'start': '269.640', 'end': '271.600', 'text': 'Addiction treatment should be a'}, {'start': '271.600', 'end': '273.480', 'text': 'priority before addressing'}, {'start': '273.480', 'end': '276.480', 'text': 'relationship problems.  6.'}, {'start': '276.480', 'end': '278.080', 'text': 'When there is a'}, {'start': '278.080', 'end': '280.960', 'text': 'serious untreated personality disorder:'}, {'start': '280.960', 'end': '283.600', 'text': 'Disorders such as narcissistic, borderline, or'}, {'start': '283.600', 'end': '285.720', 'text': 'antisocial personality disorder without adequate treatment'}, {'start': '285.720', 'end': '287.520', 'text': 'can make'}, {'start': '287.520', 'end': '290.440', 'text': 'conventional couples therapy unfeasible.  The person'}, {'start': '290.440', 'end': '292.440', 'text': 'first needs specialized individual help'}, {'start': '292.440', 'end': '295.240', 'text': '.  7. When there'}, {'start': '295.240', 'end': '297.880', 'text': 'is manipulation of the therapeutic process:'}, {'start': '297.880', 'end': '300.040', 'text': 'Some people use therapy as a'}, {'start': '300.040', 'end': '302.480', 'text': 'way to: • Manipulate the'}, {'start': '302.480', 'end': '304.760', 'text': 'therapist to "win" arguments'}, {'start': '304.760', 'end': '307.680', 'text': '• Gather "ammunition" for future'}, {'start': '307.680', 'end': '310.080', 'text': 'conflicts • Feign'}, {'start': '310.080', 'end': '313.160', 'text': 'cooperation without real intention'}, {'start': '313.160', 'end': '316.040', 'text': 'In these cases, the therapeutic space'}, {'start': '316.040', 'end': '319.720', 'text': 'becomes another battlefield.'}, {'start': '319.720', 'end': '321.760', 'text': "Now let's talk about something few people"}, {'start': '321.760', 'end': '324.120', 'text': 'mention: situations where therapy'}, {'start': '324.120', 'end': '326.720', 'text': "not only doesn't help, but can actually accelerate"}, {'start': '326.720', 'end': '329.760', 'text': 'the end of the relationship.  1.'}, {'start': '329.760', 'end': '333.160', 'text': 'Greater clarity on incompatibilities:'}, {'start': '333.160', 'end': '335.800', 'text': 'Sometimes.  Therapy simply helps you'}, {'start': '335.800', 'end': '337.880', 'text': 'see more clearly that your problems'}, {'start': '337.880', 'end': '340.880', 'text': 'are irreconcilable.  This is not a'}, {'start': '340.880', 'end': '343.440', 'text': 'failure of the therapy, but a'}, {'start': '343.440', 'end': '345.160', 'text': 'valid result that can prevent years of'}, {'start': '345.160', 'end': '348.040', 'text': 'unhappiness.  2. Unveiling'}, {'start': '348.040', 'end': '350.520', 'text': 'of secrets or painful realities:'}, {'start': '351.040', 'end': '353.040', 'text': 'The therapeutic process encourages'}, {'start': '353.040', 'end': '354.920', 'text': 'honesty, which can lead to'}, {'start': '354.920', 'end': '357.240', 'text': 'revelations that one or both parties'}, {'start': '357.240', 'end': '359.040', 'text': 'are not ready to face or'}, {'start': '359.040', 'end': '361.640', 'text': 'forgive.  For example, confessions'}, {'start': '361.640', 'end': '364.800', 'text': 'about: • Past infidelities'}, {'start': '364.800', 'end': '367.380', 'text': '• Major lies'}, {'start': '367.380', 'end': '372.040', 'text': '• Deep, hidden resentments'}, {'start': '372.040', 'end': '374.760', 'text': '3. Exposing'}, {'start': '374.760', 'end': '377.360', 'text': 'deep-rooted dysfunctional dynamics: Some couples'}, {'start': '377.360', 'end': '379.560', 'text': 'operate under the "leave alone'}, {'start': '379.560', 'end': '382.400', 'text': '" principle.  Therapy exposes these'}, {'start': '382.400', 'end': '384.920', 'text': 'dynamics, which can be unbearable'}, {'start': '384.920', 'end': '387.000', 'text': 'for those who have built their relationship'}, {'start': '387.000', 'end': '389.600', 'text': 'on them.  4.'}, {'start': '389.600', 'end': '391.600', 'text': 'Empowerment to make'}, {'start': '391.600', 'end': '394.240', 'text': 'difficult decisions: Therapy can'}, {'start': '394.240', 'end': '396.440', 'text': 'help a person who was "stuck"'}, {'start': '396.440', 'end': '398.880', 'text': 'find the clarity and strength to'}, {'start': '398.880', 'end': '402.240', 'text': 'end an unsatisfactory relationship.'}, {'start': '402.240', 'end': '404.040', 'text': '5. Widening of the'}, {'start': '404.040', 'end': '407.200', 'text': 'communication gap: Paradoxically,'}, {'start': '407.200', 'end': '408.920', 'text': 'learning better'}, {'start': '408.920', 'end': '411.200', 'text': 'communication skills can reveal that your partner does'}, {'start': '411.200', 'end': '414.120', 'text': "n't really want the same thing, or doesn't share"}, {'start': '414.120', 'end': '416.880', 'text': 'core values.  6.'}, {'start': '416.880', 'end': '419.880', 'text': 'Imbalance in personal growth:'}, {'start': '419.880', 'end': '422.160', 'text': 'Sometimes, one partner grows and'}, {'start': '422.160', 'end': '424.600', 'text': 'evolves significantly during the'}, {'start': '424.600', 'end': '427.040', 'text': 'therapeutic process, while the other'}, {'start': '427.040', 'end': '429.120', 'text': 'remains stagnant or resistant to'}, {'start': '429.120', 'end': '431.760', 'text': 'change.  This may create a new'}, {'start': '431.760', 'end': '433.840', 'text': 'incompatibility that was not previously'}, {'start': '433.840', 'end': '436.520', 'text': 'apparent.  7.'}, {'start': '436.520', 'end': '438.840', 'text': 'External confirmation of problems:'}, {'start': '439.400', 'end': '441.560', 'text': 'In some cases, hearing a'}, {'start': '441.560', 'end': '443.520', 'text': 'professional confirm the severity of'}, {'start': '443.520', 'end': '445.400', 'text': 'certain problems provides the validation'}, {'start': '445.400', 'end': '447.480', 'text': 'needed to make the decision to'}, {'start': '447.480', 'end': '450.360', 'text': 'separate.  How do you know if'}, {'start': '450.360', 'end': '452.480', 'text': "couples therapy isn't helping or"}, {'start': '452.480', 'end': '455.400', 'text': 'is even making things worse?'}, {'start': '455.400', 'end': '457.640', 'text': 'Here are some signs to'}, {'start': '457.640', 'end': '460.560', 'text': 'watch out for: 1.'}, {'start': '460.560', 'end': '463.520', 'text': 'Sustained increase in conflict: It is normal for'}, {'start': '463.520', 'end': '465.840', 'text': 'more conflicts to arise at the beginning of therapy'}, {'start': '465.840', 'end': '468.560', 'text': 'when addressing difficult topics.'}, {'start': '468.560', 'end': '470.520', 'text': 'But if after several sessions the'}, {'start': '470.520', 'end': '472.600', 'text': 'tension only increases without periods of'}, {'start': '472.600', 'end': '476.080', 'text': 'improvement, it is a worrying sign.'}, {'start': '476.080', 'end': '478.320', 'text': '2. Using sessions as a "'}, {'start': '478.320', 'end': '481.280', 'text': 'battlefield": If sessions'}, {'start': '481.280', 'end': '483.480', 'text': 'routinely become spaces for attacking'}, {'start': '483.480', 'end': '485.960', 'text': 'each other or "winning" against the therapist,'}, {'start': '485.960', 'end': '488.480', 'text': 'the therapy is not fulfilling its purpose.'}, {'start': '489.400', 'end': '491.320', 'text': '3. Lack of implementation of what has been'}, {'start': '491.320', 'end': '493.840', 'text': 'learned: If after several'}, {'start': '493.840', 'end': '496.000', 'text': 'sessions neither of you applies the'}, {'start': '496.000', 'end': '498.000', 'text': 'tools or strategies outside of the'}, {'start': '498.000', 'end': '501.480', 'text': 'consultation, there is a commitment problem.'}, {'start': '501.480', 'end': '503.520', 'text': '4. Persistent feeling of stagnation'}, {'start': '503.520', 'end': '506.360', 'text': ': When after several'}, {'start': '506.360', 'end': '508.840', 'text': 'months, both have the feeling of going around in circles with'}, {'start': '508.840', 'end': '511.160', 'text': 'the same problems without making'}, {'start': '511.160', 'end': '514.120', 'text': 'progress.  5. Deterioration of'}, {'start': '514.120', 'end': '516.920', 'text': 'individual mental health: If'}, {'start': '516.920', 'end': '519.120', 'text': 'couples therapy is causing'}, {'start': '519.120', 'end': '521.440', 'text': 'severe anxiety, depression, or worsening of the'}, {'start': '521.440', 'end': '524.040', 'text': 'mental health of either partner.'}, {'start': '524.800', 'end': '527.200', 'text': '6. Continued resistance from one'}, {'start': '527.200', 'end': '529.800', 'text': 'party: When one partner'}, {'start': '529.800', 'end': '532.640', 'text': 'consistently: • Arrives late or'}, {'start': '532.640', 'end': '535.480', 'text': 'misses sessions • Refuses'}, {'start': '535.480', 'end': '537.280', 'text': 'to actively participate'}, {'start': '537.280', 'end': '542.280', 'text': '• Disqualifies the therapist or the process'}, {'start': '542.280', 'end': '544.680', 'text': '7. The therapist seems frustrated or'}, {'start': '544.680', 'end': '547.280', 'text': 'lost: If you notice that the'}, {'start': '547.280', 'end': '549.080', 'text': 'professional seems unsure of how to'}, {'start': '549.080', 'end': '550.800', 'text': 'help you or shows signs of'}, {'start': '550.800', 'end': '553.120', 'text': 'frustration, it may be time to'}, {'start': '553.120', 'end': '555.680', 'text': 'reconsider.  To'}, {'start': '555.680', 'end': '558.360', 'text': "balance our analysis, let's now look at"}, {'start': '558.360', 'end': '560.520', 'text': 'when couples therapy CAN be'}, {'start': '560.520', 'end': '563.360', 'text': 'effective: 1. Both are'}, {'start': '563.360', 'end': '566.200', 'text': 'genuinely committed:'}, {'start': '566.200', 'end': '568.360', 'text': 'When both people really want'}, {'start': '568.360', 'end': '570.320', 'text': 'the relationship to work and are'}, {'start': '570.320', 'end': '573.240', 'text': 'willing to work at it.'}, {'start': '573.240', 'end': '575.520', 'text': '2. The problems are communication or'}, {'start': '575.520', 'end': '578.400', 'text': 'skills: Therapy is'}, {'start': '578.400', 'end': '580.560', 'text': 'especially effective for couples who'}, {'start': '580.560', 'end': '582.480', 'text': 'love each other but do not know how to communicate'}, {'start': '582.480', 'end': '584.720', 'text': 'properly or lack tools'}, {'start': '584.720', 'end': '587.400', 'text': 'to resolve conflicts.'}, {'start': '587.400', 'end': '590.120', 'text': '3. There is a specific crisis but a'}, {'start': '590.120', 'end': '593.040', 'text': 'solid foundation: Events such as'}, {'start': '593.040', 'end': '596.040', 'text': 'specific infidelities, work crises, losses,'}, {'start': '596.040', 'end': '597.720', 'text': 'or important changes that have'}, {'start': '597.720', 'end': '600.040', 'text': 'destabilized a relationship that previously'}, {'start': '600.040', 'end': '602.760', 'text': 'worked well.  4.'}, {'start': '602.760', 'end': '604.560', 'text': 'There are identifiable dysfunctional patterns'}, {'start': '604.560', 'end': '607.480', 'text': ': When there are'}, {'start': '607.480', 'end': '609.600', 'text': 'clear negative cycles that can be worked on'}, {'start': '609.600', 'end': '612.560', 'text': 'with professional help.  5.'}, {'start': '612.560', 'end': '614.120', 'text': 'There is a willingness for'}, {'start': '614.120', 'end': '617.000', 'text': 'individual change: When both recognize that they'}, {'start': '617.000', 'end': '619.800', 'text': "need to change personal aspects, they don't"}, {'start': '619.800', 'end': '621.960', 'text': 'just wait for the other to change.'}, {'start': '622.560', 'end': '626.120', 'text': '6. The relationship has a positive history:'}, {'start': '626.120', 'end': '628.240', 'text': 'When there is a past of good connection'}, {'start': '628.240', 'end': '630.280', 'text': 'that you want to return to, not just'}, {'start': '630.280', 'end': '633.360', 'text': 'problems from the beginning.  7.'}, {'start': '633.360', 'end': '636.720', 'text': 'The therapist is suitable and specialized:'}, {'start': '636.720', 'end': '638.840', 'text': 'A professional with specific training'}, {'start': '638.840', 'end': '640.960', 'text': 'in couples therapy, not just any'}, {'start': '640.960', 'end': '644.200', 'text': 'psychologist or counselor.'}, {'start': '644.200', 'end': '646.000', 'text': "If you've decided that"}, {'start': '646.000', 'end': '648.200', 'text': "couples therapy isn't the best option"}, {'start': '648.200', 'end': '651.280', 'text': 'for you, here are some alternatives:'}, {'start': '652.200', 'end': '654.760', 'text': '1. Individual Therapy:'}, {'start': '654.760', 'end': '657.480', 'text': 'Sometimes, working on yourself first is the'}, {'start': '657.480', 'end': '659.760', 'text': 'most appropriate step before addressing'}, {'start': '659.760', 'end': '662.800', 'text': 'relationship issues.  2.'}, {'start': '662.800', 'end': '665.320', 'text': 'Relationship coaching: For'}, {'start': '665.320', 'end': '667.760', 'text': 'specific, practical problems,'}, {'start': '667.760', 'end': '670.120', 'text': 'solution-focused coaching can be'}, {'start': '670.120', 'end': '672.880', 'text': 'effective.  3.'}, {'start': '672.880', 'end': '675.680', 'text': 'Support groups: Sharing experiences'}, {'start': '675.680', 'end': '677.520', 'text': 'with others in'}, {'start': '677.520', 'end': '679.880', 'text': 'similar situations can provide perspective'}, {'start': '679.880', 'end': '682.920', 'text': 'and support.  4.'}, {'start': '682.920', 'end': '685.840', 'text': 'Specific skills workshops: Courses'}, {'start': '685.840', 'end': '688.400', 'text': 'in communication, conflict management, or'}, {'start': '688.400', 'end': '690.680', 'text': 'emotional intelligence can help without the'}, {'start': '690.680', 'end': '693.760', 'text': 'need for formal therapy.'}, {'start': '693.760', 'end': '696.080', 'text': '5. Structured time apart'}, {'start': '696.080', 'end': '699.040', 'text': ': In some cases,'}, {'start': '699.040', 'end': '701.400', 'text': 'a period of distance with clear rules'}, {'start': '701.400', 'end': '704.080', 'text': 'can provide clarity.'}, {'start': '704.080', 'end': '707.120', 'text': '6. Mediation for a healthy separation:'}, {'start': '707.760', 'end': '710.160', 'text': 'If the relationship is coming to an end, a'}, {'start': '710.160', 'end': '712.160', 'text': 'mediator can help make the process'}, {'start': '712.160', 'end': '715.560', 'text': 'less painful and destructive.'}, {'start': '715.560', 'end': '718.480', 'text': '7. Reading and self-education:'}, {'start': '718.480', 'end': '720.720', 'text': 'There are excellent resources that can help you'}, {'start': '720.720', 'end': '722.640', 'text': 'better understand'}, {'start': '722.640', 'end': '725.480', 'text': 'relational dynamics.  The most'}, {'start': '725.480', 'end': '727.720', 'text': 'important thing to remember is that seeking help'}, {'start': '727.720', 'end': '730.080', 'text': 'is always valuable, but the format should be'}, {'start': '730.080', 'end': '732.880', 'text': 'tailored to your specific situation.'}, {'start': '733.760', 'end': '735.920', 'text': 'I hope this video has helped you'}, {'start': '735.920', 'end': '738.000', 'text': 'gain a more realistic view of'}, {'start': '738.000', 'end': '740.000', 'text': 'when couples therapy'}, {'start': '740.000', 'end': '743.120', 'text': 'may or may not be the solution.'}, {'start': '743.120', 'end': '745.920', 'text': "If you found this helpful, don't forget to give it a"}, {'start': '745.920', 'end': '748.120', 'text': 'like and subscribe to Your Best Self'}, {'start': '748.120', 'end': '750.400', 'text': "by clicking the bell so you don't miss"}, {'start': '750.400', 'end': '753.400', 'text': 'our next videos.  Have you'}, {'start': '753.400', 'end': '755.480', 'text': 'had any'}, {'start': '755.480', 'end': '758.240', 'text': 'positive or negative experiences with couples therapy?'}, {'start': '758.240', 'end': '760.160', 'text': 'Tell me in the comments, your'}, {'start': '760.160', 'end': '762.320', 'text': 'experience could help others.'}, {'start': '763.160', 'end': '765.480', 'text': "And if you're going through a difficult time"}, {'start': '765.480', 'end': '768.400', 'text': 'in your relationship, remember: sometimes'}, {'start': '768.400', 'end': '770.840', 'text': 'the greatest act of love, toward yourself and'}, {'start': '770.840', 'end': '773.200', 'text': "the other person, is recognizing when it's"}, {'start': '773.200', 'end': '775.240', 'text': 'time to let go.  You'}, {'start': '776.200', 'end': '780.160', 'text': 'are not alone on this path.'}, {'start': '780.160', 'end': '782.556', 'text': 'See you in the next video!'}]