Is it bad I talk more to therapist than my parents

[Columbus]

Like I never been able to connect with my parents for some reason and usually dont ever talk to them about personal issues. Ive told them about my friends suicide and my depression but they just made me feel worse. They always get mad at me for talking to my therapist about my issues more than to them. So is this bad.

[LouBerry]

It's not bad at all. I'd say that's more normal than actually talking to your parents about things. I sure don't talk to mine. I mean, my Daddy and I talk, but it's just about school and church and small talk, noting heavy.

[ksdnfkfr]

That is what a therapist is for.
The one person you can talk to when
you can't talk to anyone else. And
no bullshit no matter what you say.

[Hollywood]

Quite the opposite, actually. I think that it's a good thing. You can tell a therapist things you simply can't tell your parents. In my case, talking to my parents is simply not an option, so I'd welcome therapy.

In short; no, it's not a bad thing.

[Living For Love]

There's nothing wrong with it. It doesn't mean you don't trust your parents, it's just normal than you feel more confortable talking to certain issues with someone who knows how to help you about them than talking to your parents.

[Shannon.]

I actually think that's a positive thing. I talk to my parents, but I can't be completely open with them for some things. I'd love to have someone else to talk to about it, someone who actually understands me and is able to help me with my problems.

[Ozymandias]

Hi Columbus,

I request you to share 'this' issue with your therapist. You are doing the right thing by talking to your therapist. I wish your parents could understand the importance of this activity. If you tell your therapist about this, maybe he/she could talk to your parents and clear the air.

Good luck.

[sqishy]

It's not bad. If you fell more comfortable talking to a therapist, then go for that.

[Katiya]

No nothing wrong with that at all! Actually I would tell your therapist about this.

My parents are like that, even when my mom is being nice she just makes it all way way worse. I gave up talking to her about anything and my dad, let's not even go there, he won't even talk to me and explodes if I try.

[Luminous]

There's nothing wrong with that! I can understand why they are upset, but it's not your fault you aren't comfortable talking with them. If I had a therapist I'm sure it would be the same way.

[HUSTLEMAN]

No its not. It just means that your parents have lost your trust and they need to gain it back. Its not bad at all.

[diddykong53]

Totally nirmal ... That's what they're there for.

[deregisterme]

As most said therapists are there to help. They can look at your situation without the close emotions that close relatives that can cloud the situation and let emotions sometimes get in the way