On the contrary, it takes a lot of courage to reveal your secrets to a stranger, to open your heart and relieve sensitive and painful life experiences. This move reflects a sense of responsibility on your part and the importance of relationships to you. Suppose you are unable to resolve personal conflicts with your partner. So help can be sought from experts. Viewing counseling as a sign of weakness or inability to resolve marital conflicts is one of the most popular misconceptions about counseling. You can either take help from your family or friends. If it is not considered a sign of 'weakness' to seek advice from your parents regarding personal problems, what is wrong with seeking advice from a counselor? Even the best marriages sometimes need help, and former first lady Michelle Obama says her relationship with Barack Obama is ideal for many.