[nottrustin]

The last couple of times I have seen T I have almost slipped when saying good bye. At my last session as she gave me a hug (actually she gave me 2) I almost said "love you". While I care for her a lot I would never intentionally say I love you...it is just not me.

Then this morning I dropped something off at her house (also her office) as I was leaving I started to leave I again said I love you...both time I believe I said it quietly as I caught myself as they were coming out and while I couldn't stop I was able to whisper I think...not sure where it came from. I don't easily say I love you to anybody and would never say it to T. She didn't seem to have heard it either time but if she did then she didn't respond.. not sure what to say if she brings it up this week....UGH!!

[musinglizzy]

I have told my T I love her, and in reply she's always said "I love you too," Since boundaries changed she just says thank you. I don't say it anymore.

[Leah123]

Deep breath. There is life after embarrassment. I can't think of any safer, better place to let tender words slip inadvertently than therapy. It'll be alright.

Originally Posted by musinglizzy

I have told my T I love her, and in reply she's always said "I love you too," Since boundaries changed she just says thank you. I don't say it anymore.

I'm sorry I've read this before, but this must be so hurtful

Loving your T, and telling them so, is incredibly brave. T's should treasure those words, and appreciate the effort and emotional work it took to get to that place.

[Bipolar Warrior]

If she does ask, I think you should just say what you've said here. Hopefully it won't be a big deal.

[Cinnamon_Stick]

Maybe your subconscious is coming out and you are saying it or maybe you really feel that way. If she brings it up, just tell her you didn't mean to say it.