Well, i admitted in an email that i loved my t. And while she did not reply specifically to that portion of my email, her overall reply was very kind. I could not detect in her reply that my confession had bothered her at all.
I've also discussed my attachment with her many times, and she has never threatened to terminate or refer me.
As you know, transference is common, and many clients develop loving feelings toward their t's. Whether those feelings are "real"or "not," it seems important to discuss them because they "feel" real. Also, it is my belief that these loving feelings are partly transference, and partly a very natural, human response toward someone who has been kind toward you.
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