Exes aren’t always sure how to handle public encounters.
It’s more common than you might think that encounters between exes in public can generate a ton of anxiety and trepidation. I’ve been asked about this scenario many times:
There are certainly a lot of credible reasons to hesitate to talk to a professional about problems and situations that have a personal, emotional piece.
It was never totally clear to me what the characteristics were of someone choosing to seek consultation. It wasn’t always an outright crisis, but sometimes