How did you feel when they said that?
I don't think I'd like to hear someone say that to me. On the other hand, when you're repeatedly finding yourself in the same situation, maybe it's time to think about your contribution to the situation.
Often a really good T can help you come to your own conclusions just by giving you time to hear yourself. They could for example say something like:
"does it seem to you like there might be some similarities between your experience with Bob and your experience with Jane?
"Huh, what do you make of that?"
"What would it feel like to you if you expressed your anger/left the room/broke off contact at that point?"
IMHO it is much more satisfying and powerful to figure it out myself than to be told what T sees even if it takes (much) longer. By the time I've come to my own conclusion I feel more able to change. When someone tells me I have to change I feel a bit frozen and uncertain of my ability to do so.
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