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Originally Posted by snarkydaddy
Perhaps this is just my orientation when hiring professional services. I do not want them to be my friend. I want them to do what I am hiring them to do. I think when they become your friend there is a loss of objectivity. In my opinion, if you want to be my friends, let's be friends & you can refer me to another therapist in this case. For me this is true whether they are you Dr., accountant you name it.
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This is so well said. The minute reciprocal friendship enters the picture, objectivity leaves. It's why you can't hire a therapist who happens to be a friend, lover or family member - the two don't mix. I've never, ever heard of a therapist telling a client they are friends. It sounds like boundaries that are too loose or she just doesn't know what she's doing.