Posted by Cheryl H. on July 12, 2002, at 19:41:18
Hi. I am new here. I have been seeing my therapist for about a year and a half now and I can talk to him and relate to him like I have with no other person in my life. I don't know if it's transference or not, but I have had a huge crush on him from the first day I went to him and I feel that energy coming from him as well, although he has never said or done anything overtly to indicate it. I feel that if we had met in another situation, we would have fallen in love or been good friends at least. We're the same age, of similar background and have much in common. Problem is, he just told me he's giving up his practice here and moving in three months back to his hometown 1500 miles away due to family illness. I am devastated. He said he'd arrange for me to see someone else if I would like. I feel no one could ever replace him because our relationship was unique. And on top of everything, in September I am supposed to start a Master's in Social Work program which I mainly enrolled in with the thought that I would be closer to him as a fellow therapist someday and possibly we could then pursue a relationship. But I am still somewhat enthusiastic about being a therapist anyway; it would have been nicer with him in my life. I am very perplexed. Anyone out there have any experience coping with any of these issues? I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
poster:Cheryl H.
thread:26297
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