Under the Hood

Episode 42: Should You Break Up? A Couples Therapist's Honest Take

August 25, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

When a relationship is struggling, the real question might be less "How do we fix this?" and more "What's the best next step?" Inspired by an essay from a writer who felt couples therapy prolonged a failing marriage instead of helping her see it was over, Dr. Rebecca and Dr. Alex take a hard look at the expectations around relationship counseling. Is “success” defined by staying together or by reaching clarity…even if that clarity leads to parting ways? Whether you're navigating a cross...

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