sometimes there isn't another person involved or discussing things with that person have failed or reached a standstill. SOmetimes the issue "with" the other person has nothing to do with the other person. In any relationship we can only affect what we do.. not what the other person does... so i went into therapy to solve the problem of what I am doing or have done that has contributed to the situation.

so for me, seeing my therapist is a guided conversation with myself. Then i can choose to do what i like with what i learn.. and maybe that involves a discussion with another person, but it would be an informed discussion.

and maybe therapy helped this person who suggested it... and it was just a suggestion right? Maybe in your particular circumstance the best thing to is to discuss it with the other person. Therapy doesn't help anyone who goes if they don't feel the need to explore their own inner issues... not IMHO. If you read the ideas here and have a feeling you could benefit from therapy then pursue it, but if not then do what your heart and mind tell you to do.