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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
Man. The idea of a therapist "testing" people who come to them for help strikes me as pretty unsavory, and not at all typical. I would think that trusting the therapist would be a pretty essential part of the relationship from day one.
gpt
For couple’s therapy (which was clearly implied) people will lie “of course I trust my partner” because they want to paint themselves in the most flattering light possible. This is a smart “test” because it relies on instinct which is much much harder to conceal. If your instant reaction is to hesitate or say no, that is telling.