I love this thread too!

bump!

T's expect to show up in your dreams so it's okay to tell them. My last T said so many people dream about her that if she didn't know it was completely normal, she'd be freaking out about it. Funny to hear her use that term freaking out. Anyway, . I think it's part of transference. Not sure, but that's what I think.

sadhterapist, thanks for your candid post!

I had only one T I really wished would hug me; I almost asked him to but didn't. I had a wonderful pdoc who was warm funny, compassionate and his warm handshake at the end of the visit, offered with his warmth and compassion, was just as good to me. I can see how it might get tricky and could be risky, especially for people like me who have lack of good mothering issues because I could become way too attached. Not having the hugs I would like to have encourages me to say with words what I am experiencing and that is more helpful to me in the long run.

I also think the desire many of us have for physical comfort or whatever hugs represent to us, is evident in Kudos and Affirmation, a very active place! And I myself really love being hugged there!

((HUGS)) all you need and want, from me to you all !