Is going to a support group with an SO a good idea?

[Anonymous]

We talked recently about some personal problems including self-esteem. He doesn’t have insurance so therapy isn’t really an option for him. Apparently there’s an Emotions Anonymous group in the area, and I am wondering if I should propose the idea to go to it with SO. Do you think this is a good idea? Has anyone here gone to any kind of support group?

[Blueeyes81]

I wouldn't recommend you going. For one its not couples therapy but a support group. He may have a hard time expressing himself especially if it pertains to you if you are there. By and large I'd say support groups should be for an individual not couples.

[Asker]

Thanks, I am not intending it as a couples therapy. More for like self help and mental health help for both of us

[Blueeyes81]

I'd still do it separately. What if he needs to talk about you or you him and it will come up. The term anonymous is there for a reason.

[Asker]

Now I understand, didn’t think of that.

[kylee2437]

It’s a great idea as long as your partner doesn’t have issues with taking accountability and same for goes for you. Support groups only work if you want to actually solve issues.

[WhitneySnow]

That’s a great idea!

[slatyb]

Try it. Why not?