09/30/2025
Many couples reach a crossroads where one or both is asking themselves a simple question: Should I leave? It often starts as a whisper in the back of your mind. A fleeting thought during an argument, or in the quiet moments when your partner’s presence feels more distant, or hostile, than comforting. That thought can grow and grow, and the doubt can feel unbearable.
If you’ve landed in this emotional gray zone, you’re far from alone. Many couples find themselves stuck between staying and going; unsure what’s salvageable and what might be too far gone. And when emotions are high and clarity of thought feels impossible, the next logical question arises: Will therapy help me decide? Even more pressing: Will my therapist tell me if I should leave?
It’s a vulnerable spot to be in. You want guidance, perhaps even permission, to make the hard call. But therapy doesn’t work the way Hollywood often portrays it. There are usually no dramatic declarations, no quick fixes. Instead, it offers something quieter, deeper: a space to explore your truth, at your pace, with support that respects your autonomy.
In this blog, we’ll explore what couples therapy can, and can’t, offer when it comes to deciding whether to leave a relationship. With insights from Grazel Garcia, a couples therapist and founder of GGPA, we’ll walk through how therapy can hold space for your uncertainty without pushing you in either direction.
