ACCORDING TO MY THERAPIST - PRINT

A cynical and biting highlight from the Ines Johansson Studio collection, this illustration explores the dysfunctional depths of modern relationships. It utilizes a minimalist, stark aesthetic to deliver a punchline that is as uncomfortable as it is hilarious.

The Design

• The Dialogue: The scene opens with a seemingly sweet question: "vad vill du ha i födelsedagspresent älskling?" (what do you want for a birthday present, darling?).
• The Slogan: The response is a manifesto of relationship fatigue: "Att du är otrogen så jag har en bra anledning att göra slut med dig, för att din mamma är din bästis räcker tydligen inte enligt min terapeut." (That you cheat on me so I have a good reason to break up with you, because your mom being your best friend apparently isn't enough according to my therapist.)
• The Characters: Features two hyper-emaciated, stylized figures. The man stands with a clueless, open-armed gesture while the woman stares back with a cold, unimpressed expression, embodying a "kaxig" disregard for sentimentality.
• The Details: Set in a sparse bedroom environment, the thin ink lines and vast white space emphasize the emotional distance and "raw" honesty between the couple.

Product Specifications

• Artist: Ines Johansson Studio.
• Style: Satirical ink-line illustration.
• Medium: Digital precision with a hand-drawn, sketchy finish to maintain a gritty, authentic edge.

"Honesty is the best policy—even if it's brutal. Chasing a 'good reason' has never looked this sharp."