[Likewater11]

I was in a therapy group for a few months last year. I felt quite connected to and attracted to one of the members, it was discussed and discovered that these feeling were reciprocated. Though, it wasn't discussed extensively as I was only a part of the group for about 4 months.
Its been about 10 months and we ran into each other recently and talked for a bit. Those feelings were still felt, from what it seemed, though it wasn't discussed. Is it okay for us to pursue one another?

[CANDC]

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[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Likewater11

I was in a therapy group for a few months last year. I felt quite connected to and attracted to one of the members, it was discussed and discovered that these feeling were reciprocated. Though, it wasn't discussed extensively as I was only a part of the group for about 4 months.
Its been about 10 months and we ran into each other recently and talked for a bit. Those feelings were still felt, from what it seemed, though it wasn't discussed. Is it okay for us to pursue one another?

short version each mental health agency/group therapy group/ support groups/...in the USA have their own rules about such things. to find out what the rules are with this particular group about associating/recognizing fellow or past group members outside the group setting you will need to contact that groups facilitator (person or treatment provider who ran the group)

example

here at the crisis center any groups that are run the rule is you do not have contact outside the group with fellow or past members simply because is can lead to confidentiality problems and members who leave the group can also return to the group at any time.

Another agency in this city their rule is that its ok to have contact with members outside of the group as long as both parties agree.

the only way you are going to know whether its ok for your situation is contact that groups treatment provider. they can remind you of what the rules are pertaining to this group's rules on confidentiality and outside contact.