A few years ago there was a teacher (female) I got along great with and I developed what I think is transference for her. I idealized her; I'd reframe our interactions so it appeared as though she did more for me (and I meant more to her) than was reality, and I frequently fantasized about her (about her saving me, or me going to live with her, things like that). I haven't seen this teacher in years and though I still think about her sometimes, I can now view our interactions as they were - and also that she's not perfect.

Thing is, I recently started at a new school and I'm recognizing the signs of this happening to me with another teacher (male, this time). I'd really like to avoid the embarassment and upset and confusion that would come with this developing in the same sort of thing I had with that prior teacher.. but how do I do that?