[Reposted from yesterday, but beefed up a bit.]
As a couples' therapist with a fledgling practice, imagine my surprise when I got a call from a high-profile couple claiming to desperately need my help. They tearfully acknowledged that their relationship was in trouble as they continue to talk past each other, with ever-escalating bouts of miscommunication.
I recognized the man's voice--it was our president. His partner, the American people, told me that like most couples, their problems came down to money. They said they needed a therapist who was sensitive, empathic, knowledgeable about recent economic trends, and had a really huge couch.
As usual, I kept careful case notes. As a public service, I present them below.
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