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Originally Posted by RoxanneToto
I think it has to go both ways, though, you’re two people in a kind of relationship? I’m trying to organise my thoughts here, but something I watched on YouTube about PTSD recovery kind of comes to mind - to heal, it helps to “give” love/care rather than just receive it. Genuine caring relationships are a two way street. In any case, if you’re a caring/empathetic person, it’s not surprising you’d end up wanting to give something back to your T at some point.
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Yeah, this is what my T has said--that we are in a relationship together and the only way for it to work is if care goes both ways. It is hard for me to hear that, because I am very avoidant and afraid of vulnerability in all its forms.