Christian Thiel has been advising singles and couples in his own practice for more than 15 years. He also organizes workshops and individual coaching for partner seekers and has published several books on the subject. The question to couple counselor and coach Christian Thiel:
The question:
“I have been together with my partner, 64 years old, for six years.
It's actually a happy relationship because he's lovable, polite, humorous, and smart.
However, he has a disturbed relationship with doctors.
He, a vegetarian, has had massive skin problems for a year.
I was able to persuade him to go to two dermatologist visits.
But he rejects treatments, whether recommended by a dermatologist or an alternative practitioner.
He firmly believes that his body will heal itself and does not believe in medical help.
His skin problems and his 'stubbornness' seem more and more repellent to me - my affection diminishes.
Is there a chance for us? "
The couple counselor answers:
From your letter I read that you are worried about your partner.
You can tell him that too.
What you shouldn't be saying, however, is