Posted by tabitha on January 7, 2004, at 19:57:32
In reply to Re: So, it turned out to be an AFGO! » tabitha, posted by Dinah on January 7, 2004, at 19:31:27
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> He's also told me a few genuine things when he was tired and stressed. Things that he probably shouldn't have told me. About how he has trouble with dependent women. About how that's his problem, not mine. Now that was one statement about his feelings that sounded believable. :) I told him he was pretty much in the wrong profession.Dinah, you crack me up. I'd say this exchange is even more evidence he likes you. Here you are, showing your dependent side, which is something he has an issue with, yet he still likes you. Call me pollyanna but I don't think he'd say he liked you if he didn't.
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> But he does get angry with me an awful lot. Do most therapists get angry that often? Or show it anyway?I don't know. Mine doesn't get angry very much, but I don't think I get into so much attachment with her as you do with yours. I picture you being pretty clear with yours about what you need and want from him, and trying your darndest to get it from him. You're bound to bring up more of the gamut of emotions from him than a client who keeps more of a distance. I admire you for engaging with him enough to get him angry. I'll bet you're working out stuff you need to work out, and getting your therapy dollar's worth.
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