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WCDT 15-19 November 2010 (1796-1800)
LeeC:
I really hope Dora/Marten isn't over...that said I really hope that if its not over that Dora comes to terms with whatever past boyfriend issues she has.
akronnick:
--- Quote from: Penquin47 on 15 Nov 2010, 22:36 ---For all the "Dora needs therapy" posts (mine included)... what about BOTH of them going? Couples therapy at least for a few sessions (Dora at least, and probably Marten as well, should also go for individual sessions). It seems to me that the main problems in their relationship are communication and the occasional double standard.
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Yes, couple's therapy may not be a bad Idea.
The problem is, will Dora go for it?
Her insecurity may prevent her from allowing herself to open up in that way.
iduguphergrave:
--- Quote from: Penquin47 on 15 Nov 2010, 22:36 ---For all the "Dora needs therapy" posts (mine included)... what about BOTH of them going? Couples therapy at least for a few sessions (Dora at least, and probably Marten as well, should also go for individual sessions). It seems to me that the main problems in their relationship are communication and the occasional double standard.
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Can you get couples counseling if you're not married? I'm not being a smartass I'm really asking if non-married couples are known to do that.
sirisaacnuton:
--- Quote from: Penquin47 on 15 Nov 2010, 22:36 ---For all the "Dora needs therapy" posts (mine included)... what about BOTH of them going? Couples therapy at least for a few sessions (Dora at least, and probably Marten as well, should also go for individual sessions). It seems to me that the main problems in their relationship are communication and the occasional double standard.
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I don't see anything that really needs addressing in terms of Marten and therapy. It's pretty common for the more passive person in a relationship to just grin and bear it and repress things down...doesn't really suggest that he has some kind of issues he needs to work on. But you're right that a round or two with a couple's counselor could go a long way...Marten's biggest issue here is not pressing any points and just dropping everything (until today at least)...in other words, not telling Dora how he feels. If they were in a situation where they were actually forced to really communicate with each other about their relationship, it could really do a lot of good. Or it could make them realize that they're not in the right place to keep going with the relationship, and lead to a much more amicable split than the door-slamming kind (so, it'd be doing good either way). But you're spot on that Dora seems to have some stronger issues going on here and there as opposed to just a lack of communication. She may be well served talking to a therapist, regardless of how things go down with Marten.
Edit: Ugh, I need to type faster or less. So many replies between when I start writing and finish. :(
LeeC:
--- Quote from: Soluzar on 15 Nov 2010, 22:37 ---
--- Quote ---And it paid off, Martin fell in love with Dora. He's still in love with Dora. That doesn't excuse the fact that Dora has to work on some issues, as in Therapy work on issues. Martin could use some personal improvement, but nowhere near as much as Dora.
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This is where we differ, you see... I can't perceive any love in the comics flowing in that direction. Sometimes I see Dora's love for Marten, but not the other way around. I suppose it could be there, but I just don't see it. I always see a guy who is coasting along, but not fulfilled.
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actually yeah he has shown that he loves her. Give me a bit to get together some strip numbers as I dont know the numbers off the top of my head but
when the coffee machine blows up marten shows up and gives her 3 gifts as a surprise and without knowing about her bad day
when he first says "I love you" to her.
when they move in together
on occasion when talking about Dora to Tai
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