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Default Sep 14, 2019 at 02:39 PM
 
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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight View Post
I know it's pointless to debate with you, but it was more the intensity of his reaction to some things lately. Saying he didn't want to be controlled or micromanaged. Saying he felt trapped. Saying he felt what I said was manipulative. Saying he was frustrated with me. So much of that is about *him* and his feelings. Not like, "Oh I wonder what's going on with LT here, let's examine this." It's "How does it affect me?" (referring to Dr. T). If this was a regular relationship, like a friendship, a marriage, family--certainly, he should be sharing his feelings. But it's not. I've often read that part of what you pay a therapist for, besides their time/expertise, is for them to keep their feelings out of it. (Ex-MC often said I didn't have to worry about his feelings, for example, and would say he felt he did something wrong when I did care. Ex-T would say I didn't need to worry about her. K said similarly.) Otherwise, what is it beyond a paid friendship?

You wanted him to be open and honest with you. When he wasn't, you persisted until he was. When he was honest and open with you, you got angry. If I remember correctly
you said he said he told you more than other clients because he knew you would read into things. Now you are upset because he told you his feelings and they hurt you. So did you only want him to tell you the truth or what you wanted to hear? Do you think that is what he meant by feeling trapped?

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