Anne

I appreciate all that. The "best practice" thing actually came from an email I got directly from the license place. Reached out and got the answer myself. I showed it too him and that's when he used that term, otherwise he was using "statute"-- but the email said "it is best practice" for health professionals to not engage in any non therapy relationship, no matter how long has passed. It also said there is no rule or law forbidding it. It did say at the end that if a complaint were filed, they would investigate it normally.

So... in a sense, he is kinda being generous with the 2 years, because the email suggested never. I think he's protecting himself if anything.

The other thing is previously I've asked if I bumped into him somewhere, would he talk to me? He's only said, that he can't say anything unless I do but then it can only be brief hi and how are you.

However, this time, when I asked that very thing, he said "Absolutely I would. It could be a bit weird for you depending on who I'd be with but yes I would chat with you"

Then he also joked about hanging out in my city more often. He has told me NAMES of places in the area he lives that he goes to often. So, idk... plus he also has always said no social media connections ever. Yet, he logged into Facebook during session and showed me he liked my dog's page so he can "get some updates through there"

So... idk. It's very odd. he was so different the last few sessions, almost like happiness and relief that he was leaving. He was happier and smiley. Normally those topics instantly made him pissy with me. So maybe there is some hope on his end. Who knows....