Well at least you know yourself well. And you're working on it. I too prefer if they talk then they have a better idea of what's going on with me. I just realized that I preferred this recently as I had a pdoc and t at the same practice. They did talk though, however they spoke without my permission. So that bothered me a bit although I got over it since it seemed to be in my best interest.

It does sound rather pointless to ask for permission then never consult each other. Have you asked them about that? I would, just to get their perspective on it.