I told a versrion of this story in another thread. I once crossed paths with my T in a café. It was awkward, only because I felt awkward. I saw T there first (the part I didn't include in my other thread was that she was with her family and I was with my partner.) I had no intentions of bothering her but had plenty of time to think about what to do if we made eye contact. I thought- I'll just nod and smile.

I had gotten up to order at the counter and had to walk by her table a couple of times. I did not look down at her (again she was with her family and I had no intention of even interrupting that space). Next think I know, she was right after me in line. I felt like a kid who sees their school teacher out in the 'real world.' I said hello first. (I had to- she was right there.) She was perfectly cool and asked about my health etc., but I just chatted awkwardly while we waited. I could have cursed myself for being so awkward. Why can't I talk like a normal human being!

I told my partner after I got back to the table- so she could see who this person was. My partner said later T kinda looked over at us when she and her family got up to leave. I'm pretty sure both were just a bit curious to see what the other looks like, since they both hear about each other on a regular basis. lol.

We never spoke of it in session. I think I might like to someday, just to address the issue of my inability to speak to people in those kinds of situations. It's a loss, I think.