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You know, from a certain perspective, if you hadn't asked her in the first place, it wouldn't have to be 'in the room' at all and would not have to influence or interfere with your therapy. I think this is at least one of the reasons she has asked you not to ask her personal questions (or personal questions about certain things) --not because it burdens her, but because it leads you to focus on her, instead of you.
For those who will say, what's wrong with asking personal questions? I think it depends on the patient and the therapy and what one needs to work on.
Now her marital situation is going to become a part of your therapy, one way or another, and from what you've said. I think this is the intent behind this boundary --to avoid this.
I'm glad you're wanting to work hard, but I hope it's not because of this disclosure and how you feel about asking her. Again, that would make this desire to work hard about her --instead of you.
I'll say again, I don't think there's any need to apologize. Just grist for the mill for yourself in not splitting hairs when it comes to boundaries and in making your therapy about you. Good luck.
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