Being aware

I officially began my internship in April, but I've been at the same site since January.  And something I've noticed is that it takes much more out of me emotionally to work with couples than to work with families or individuals.  It makes sense for couples to have more going on, because they generally don't to to a counselor until things are bad for them.  But it really took me by surprise that couples can be more emotionally draining for me.  I suppose being aware of this and doing self-care are the best ways to handle it.  And of course knowing that ultimately the choice of whether or not to stay together is up to them, not me.