So said cant explain. Meaning, it is manipulative for ts to decide that you should talk more?

But then, wouldnt it be equally manipulative for the client to decide when the t should talk?

Why not look at it benignly, as tho both parties are just giving the other space to talk?

This i think is one way "the relationship" plays out - like if your mother is manipulative, you would interpret ts silence here as manipulative. Whereas in fact the t has done nothing.