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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
T was extremely talkative today, to the point that I wanted to be like, "aagh, let me talk!" Maybe he was in casual/weekend T mode or something? He also used an analogy involving his wife that included the fact that she has ADHD--which seemed like a fairly big disclosure for someone who hasn't shared much personal stuff so far. It illustrated something we were talking about, so wasn't some random disclosure, but still surprised me, as it was more of an MC thing to do.
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Oh, weekend T mode! I wonder if other people think that's a thing. I saw my T on a Sunday once because of scheduling conflicts, and she seemed kind of different. It was actually how she sounds on the phone, except in person and in her office. She seemed more relaxed and mellow. Almost warmer, somehow? Maybe 60% person/40% therapist instead of her usual 50/50. I mentioned it later, but I don't think she really knew what I was talking about.
My T also has a partner with ADHD, but I only know that because I do too. It's helpful to know that she has that perspective when we talk about my relationship, particularly because I think she and I both tend to be much more focused/intense people in general. That contrast is an interesting one to navigate in a romantic relationship.