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Originally Posted by IceCreamKid
I hope what I am about to tell you is helpful. You've been writing about this same issue for quite awhile in various other posts. Since you have been in therapy for quite a while as well, if I understood you correctly in this thread, I question whether you have discussed this with your therapist and if you have, what her or his take has been on this subject?
If you have not discussed this with your therapist, I encourage you to do so.
If you have, and are still not satisfied with your situation, it is time to tell that to the therapist and to discuss whether finding another therapist or form of therapy for this specific issue might be a good idea.
When you do this, you will want to make sure to include the information about your obsession with youth, as that is very relevant.
Many skills dealing with the world--whether it be groups of people, or one-on-one, can be learned, and with practice, comes a lessening of anxiety.
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Yes I have told my therapist about my obsession with youth, but I don't think there is really anything she can do about that. In what way do you think it would be helpful to include it?
My therapist seems to be more understanding of my aspirations than most people I encounter online. She seems to think it is justified that I still want to enjoy casual dating experiences and potentially date younger girls. She says that trying to help me to have dating experiences is a good course of action. Most people, however, don't seem to understand that it isn't normal for a guy who is 27 and hasn't dated anyone to start seeking a committed relationship with someone his own age.