In my opinion, a therapist who stokes love, idolizing or a strong attachment is equivalent to the worst of heartless lovers. He doles out his affection and attention through an eye-dropper, on a schedule he dictates, according to rules he makes, in the tiniest portions that he extends then quickly removes.

If a friend's lover wooed her charmingly and fervently for 50 minutes a week, then ignored her for the remainder, I'd think the guy the world's biggest jerk.

Therapy does a fantastic job of simulating an intimate relationship, with a person giving us all his caring and focus--oh so briefly. I found though it's ultimately cruel.