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Originally Posted by elisewin
I find the idea a bit odd, to be honest. I do believe in a kind of a professional love, fondness or whatever you want to call it. If you feel that, enjoy. But to me love is something else and reserved to family, friends etc. I wouldn't find a T loving their clients very professional at all. And asking, although a client can ask anything, can put both in a bit silly place.
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I agree. Can a therapist be fond of a client? Care for them even? Sure I can believe that. But love? Love is a huge thing to be asking from a professional relationship. I love my parents and my girlfriend. And that's it. I like my friends, I don't love them. I don't think it's realistic to be asking for love in the context of a therapy. I fear, Scarlet, that your therapist will be put on the spot and not know how to respond. Or she will respond honestly and her answer will crush you (as you say yourself). Isn't it great already that she cares about you?