Hello,
Welcome and thank you for reaching out to us.
It is most unfortunate that a discussion like that was had in an argument rather than a calm state. We all say things in the heat of the moment that can be taken out of context.
It sounds like you are at least partially aware that you could benefit from some therapeutic support and perhaps this will be the instigating factor to take those steps (not for your partner, but for yourself). For any therapy to be effective, the recipient needs to be both aware of the need and voluntarily take the steps that are needed.
It also sounds like your partner could use some support with their stressors at present, so you have not said the wrong thing, it was just said in the heat of the moment and was taken the wrong way.
Why not just say, I acknowledge that therapy may be helpful to me with my anxiety, I was simply suggesting that therapy of a different kind may be helpful to you also at present.
The most important thing is to have that discussion when you are both calm so that the intention of the words is not misinterpreted.
I hope this helps, feel free to continue this conversation if you wish.
Take care,
indigo
