I think boundaries are good.. But most of them aren't universal except the no sex with the client thing. My t has always been pretty loose with his boundaries. We have a dual relationship and t has always reminded me just to always keep talking about it. So, in my relationship with it has been a healthy thing. It has taught me to be open a communicate when I felt something was off or ask him if me doing something would be a violation of a boundary. There are boundaries in every relationship that we have. So, having them on both client and t part are a good way to practice for your relationships outside of T's office.
For example.. Recently T's wife friended me on Facebook, I know her from our kid's schools and dance studio things. So, her and I have a friendly relationship. My first instinct was to on the request.. But then I was like.. Well, duh she is T's wife and I know for sure t is not fiends with his clients on fb. So, I quickly sent him and email asking how he feels. He responded and acted appropriately Ana then he thanked me for being mindful of his boundaries.
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