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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal
I agree with this. It reminds me of L and her whole "you don't know me" when I'd tell her I loved her. I wish like the dickens I'd had the nerve to respond "And you don't get to tell me how I feel." But alas, I never did.
eta: and besides, isn't there enough hate in the world, that an honest expression of platonic love should be a good thing instead of being twisted up into some awkward, shameful thing?! Yeah, I guess it's still a sore subject with me  |
Hugs, Artie! And thanks. I wish I'd thought to mention this yesterday. But I recently resumed a friendship with someone, and I was unsure about it at first. Dr. T said something about, "I think it's good to have as many people who care about you as possible." I know "care" isn't the same as "love," but I feel similarly about love.
I definitely need to talk to him more about this. He also said some really confusing things yesterday regarding what I wanted from the therapeutic relationship. Like how I wanted more than what I should, like connection, nurturing, and support. I (crying), said, "So it's not OK if I feel connected, supported, and nurtured by you?" And he replied, "Yes, it's OK, those are important to get from a therapeutic relationship." Which, what??? Didn't he just completely contradict himself? I need to clarify that Monday.
Maybe it's actually a good thing that he's going out of town the following week....I'll see a new backup T (usual one will be away, too, though I wish I was seeing her).