Dave, please call me Mary Alice...............

I like and trust him immensely, and yes it is these issues that get in the way.

He is the one that gave me the choice to make - he gets frustrated when we aren't moving forward and today seemed like going backwards to him. I do believe that he has helped me - he has given me many things to think about and has given things a new perspective at times.

We communicate quite a bit........usually by email almost everyday in between appts. or if I call him, he returns the call.

"If he is bringing these dbt techniques to you it is because, as your friend, it is the best way he knows how to help. If he were to hold back on that, he wouldn't be doing his best to help you, and that would make him less of a friend." Ironically enough, that is the same thing that he said to me today. I just wish I could look at it the same way.

I think your suggestion about being more upfront about what he is doing for part of the session and the other half listening to me, might very well be the answer I have been looking for, Dave.

If this works, and you are responsible for me being able to still see and work with him, I am going to send you a million cyber hugs and kisses.............you are awesome.

Thanks alot.

Mary Alice

P.S. I just sent him an email with your suggestion. I'm so excited now.......lol. ::::::::::::::giving Dave a hug:::::::::::::::::::::