I don’t need a relationship, I need a therapist.
CYNIC
Ah, so you've finally realized that paying someone to listen is cheaper than paying with your sanity for someone who doesn't. Congratulations on the promotion from romantic delusion to hourly billing.
STOIC
You seek clarity, not comfort. A therapist offers a mirror without demands; a relationship offers a mirror with expectations. Choose the mirror that lets you see yourself first.
ABSURD
Excellent. The therapist will nod at your childhood, the relationship will nod at your texts at 2 a.m. One bills you monthly, the other bills you emotionally. Either way, someone is taking notes.