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Originally Posted by peaches100
I wanted to reply to something Scoriopsis said:
If I focused too much on the love I get from my T, I think that would detract from the reciprocal kind of love I get from my best friend, my dad, my sister, my other friends, and the women I date.
Although I agree with the gist of what you said, not all of us are as fortunate as you are in having friends, family, and romantic others who freely give youthe love you need. Some posterds here don't have close friends or romantic partners, and their family is anything but supportive. For those who only have support from a t, it can be very necessary to feel cared about or even loved--at least for a time.
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This is true I think, at not at all "wrong". Where I think the trouble can start is if/when the client seeks to find love/support only from the therapist, at the exclusion of all others.
I can honestly say that I felt love from another person for the first time in my life from my therapist. It was unbelievable. However, a pivotal moment came when I was able to internalize that love and carry it out into my life.
Those feelings may be necessary, but they can't be sufficient.
Also, I no longer see that therapist, but that love is still there. The physical presence isn't, but we still share a very powerful connection and always will.