I'm glad. The cultural difference is meant as an example that I think just highlights what happens at different levels for different people. It just makes it really explicit that holding onto rigid rules and setting boundaries can be a potential problem and even as I suggested rather selfish and unaware for the therapist to insist upon. The therapists I know and have followed in their publications all show an amazing ability to be flexible and change according to what they experience in their sessions. It is a demanding and honorable profession so I think for the most part people are doing the best that they can. So are clients, but clients need help and how can they get help if there are barriers in the way.
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