Commited Couples and Counselors Welcome
While Marriage Counseling and Couples Counseling are terms that are often used interchangeably, it isn’t always the case. Marriage is defined by different people, different states and different governments, all in very different ways and terms. Couples who have been together for many years, even many decades, might have chosen not to legally marry because of a moral or individual choice or because the laws in their specific area do allow them to marry legally. Whichever the case, couples counseling and marriage counseling are about helping those in committed relationships heal and move on together.
In a recent interview with Parade Magazine, actor Brad Pitt spoke about the reasons that he and his long term partner, Angelina Jolie, have not married:
“When someone asked me why Angie and I don’t get married, I replied, ‘Maybe we’ll get married when it’s legal for everyone else,’ ” he said. “I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it, hate mail from religious groups. I believe everyone should have the same rights.”
Pitt told Parade he takes exception to anyone trying to dictate how someone should live and who they should love.
“Just the other night, I heard this TV reverend say that Angie and I were setting a bad example because we were living out of wedlock, and people should not be duped by us,” Pitt told the magazine. “It made me laugh.
“What damn right does anyone have to tell someone else how to live if they’re not hurting anyone? How many times do you think real love comes to someone in a lifetime? If you’re lucky, maybe two or three.”
Every person is responsible for their own choices and their own committed relationships, all types of which are helped by professional couples counselors and marriage counselors.
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