Posted by stellabystarlight on September 10, 2008, at 12:55:10
Hi Everyone,
What do you think is the difference between "I care about you" and "I care for you"? Is there any difference?
My therapist used to say that he cares about me, but that he couldn't care for me. This was in response to my indirectly testing him to find out if he had any feelings for me when I was experiencing intense transference.
Now he says he cares about me and cares for me; making it very clear that we'd never end up together. He also says he likes me and would be very hurt if I were to die(in response to my direct questions).
I do feel good knowing that his feelings have grown for me as a client/person, as my feelings have genuinely grown for him...but I'm a little confused about this.
I'll ask him for clarification someday, but I thought I'd get your take on this. I learn so much from all of you articulate and insightful babblers.
Thanks.
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