I don't think a therapist has immunity from human courtesy. It's not alright for a friend, or make that a frenemy, to belittle us and our life situation. I think a therapist should be held to the same standard. Every life has its own triumphs and failings, and therapists should not exploit client disclosure to demean or persuade how badly ones life needs (their) repair.

They're suppose to be teaching boundaries after all.