When I was in analysis, lying on the couch, etc, it was pretty personal at times during the 50 minutes, but as far as my relationship with T outside of that, it was very IMpersonal . . . Basically T didn't seem to have any time for me outside of the 50 minutes. Is this just the norm for psychoanalytical therapy?

Most of my other therapists would sort of end the session but would still make some sort of small talk outside of it, or ask me how my weekend was, or how my trip to therapy was, but T would just open the door, say hello. I would get in her office, sit down, pay her, she would say thank you, then she would wait for me to talk, then we'd have therapy and then she'd say, ok time is up see you next time. And that was it, every single time.

In reflection, I didn't miss out on much because I barely spoke to the other Ts out of session either. Maybe it's just the fact that i wanted to have a personal relationship with her but could not.

What is your experience, is Analysis therapy more impersonal?