Well. . .I have T today at 5pm. I am incredibly anxious about this and have thought multiple times about just canceling. It wouldn't matter though. . .he won't let me run or hide.

To answer PinkSoil's question, I think the dual relationship works well. I am not just a client, but a peer in this particular field (I'm a social woker, BS in sociology) so knowing him outside of the therapy session has been a good thing for both of us. It kind of "removes the office" somewhat for each of us even though we are not employed by the same company. Also, being a Christian, it has helped knowing him outside of therapy as well, b/c I get to see that he is truly what he appears to be IN therapy. . .a gentle, trustworthy man of faith.

As far as transferance. . . I haven't attached "mother/father" feelings to T. . .ugh. Is that what transferance is about? He is MY age for petes sake. But then, having never had a mother or father (not really) maybe I do and just don't realize it? LOL. . .oh lord. . .what a mess.