It sounds like you may be recognizing a lifetime of emotional deprivation. We all need to be listened to and cared about. If we've felt our needs were ignored, then those needs will express themselves in indirect and maybe manipulative ways. It would be best if you could talk about this issue directly rather than repeat the behavior with your T. That way, the need will be fulfilled in a healthy way, and you won't feel the need to act out the behaviors.
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