|
Wingin' it, when you state an opinion as thought it should be a rule that applies to all of us -- "I believe that women should only see a female therapist" -- you need to be prepared to back it up with solid reasons why you believe this. Of course you are entitled to your opinion, but when you express it as an arbitrary rule that should apply to everyone, it comes across as a bit dictatorial.
__________________
Conversation with my therapist:
Doc: "You know, for the past few weeks you've seemed very disconnected from your emotions when you're here."
Me: "I'm not disconnected from my emotions. I just don't feel anything when I'm here."
(Pause)
Me: "Doc, why are you banging your head against the arm of your chair?"
Doc: "Because I'm not close enough to a wall."
It's official. I can even make therapists crazy.
|