Posted by pegasus on July 8, 2004, at 12:09:20
In reply to Mixed emotions, posted by Bent on July 7, 2004, at 13:50:57
Hi Bent,
I've been through exactly what you describe (other than talking explicitly about my attachment with my T), and I think it's really normal in this situation.
I know it's really painful, but I think it makes a lot of sense. As Dinah said, this relationship is so unusual, and it's actually designed to foster the type of attachment that is so difficult for a lot of us - because ultimately that can make the relationship healing. Driving by their house, and wondering about their life is just part of that. Also, there is such a power imbalance in a therapeutic relationship, that I think this type of desire for more info is a natural impulse to equalize the power (info = power).
But anyway, I just wanted you to know that you're not alone and that my opinion is that this is normal and totally OK.
pegasus
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