I think the point is that only relationships where affection, acceptance and love are unconditional are (or should be) the parent - child relationship. Every other relationship, whether it be romantic, friendship, business, therapy, or countless others, involves an exchange of some kind and can end at any time. Therapy is unique in that it is an exchange of money for a service that is more personal than most other services; one that a lot of people might feel more deeply about than the service provider is capable of. I think because of this the relationship can be confusing and even harmful to some people, which is why I personally think that T's need to be very careful about their behavior with clients. Not that they shouldn't sincerely care, I honestly believe that most care very much. I just think some very well meaning T's keep boundaries too loose and become the surrogate friend, parent or other figure without understanding how this affects their clients. So I can see how all of a sudden it seems manipulative or insincere when we're reminded of the business aspect of therapy. Unless a T has been through therapy themselves I don't think they completelyy understand how intense this attachment can become.