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Re: Being in therapy is too much like being in love » Dinah

Posted by JenStar on October 5, 2005, at 15:18:40

In reply to Being in therapy is too much like being in love, posted by Dinah on October 5, 2005, at 6:50:13

hi Dinah,
I'm glad to hear that your T doesn't want to lose you. Maybe he only reacted testily b/c he thought YOU wanted to completely "move on"?

I really do think he MUST be bonded to you in a strong fashion, whether you call it love or respect or familiarity...but after so many years, he MUST have a bond with you, and it hurts him to break it as well. I know that the typical therapist/patient relationship is not supposed to resemble friendship. But I can't imagine interacting with ANYONE for so many years and NOT coming to genuinely like them, not only as a client but as a person. This must be difficult for him, too. Probably more difficult for you!!!! of course!!!

I know it's awful not to have a set schedule of when you can see him...you're reliant on his various schedule, and it will be hard. But it's so heartening to know that he WANTS to fit you into his life, even if it means going out of his way.

Take care!
JenStar


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