I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reveals mutual infidelity through a humorous twist on therapy.
- In plain terms
- Both spouses are seeing therapists, but she is also seeing others.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty can reveal unexpected truths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does honesty cost in a relationship?
- Is mutual fault better than one-sided blame?
Another view
It trivializes mental health treatment.
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