Posted by Miss Honeychurch on November 26, 2003, at 17:19:34
In reply to Jealousy in Psychotherapy, posted by Miss Honeychurch on November 25, 2003, at 14:26:39
So I did manage to broach the subject, but of course only at the last minute when I knew we couldn't spend any time on it. I am such a freaking coward! Anyway, I said very meekly and mildly that it had bothered me all week that he complimented the floozy without knowing what a monster she is on the inside and I felt neglected since he has never paid me a physical compliment.
And then I turned 12 and turned bright red and looked at the floor.
He apologized and said quite frankly that he didn't remember the comment, but that he was sorry that it hurt my feelings and that he shouldn't have been so off hand about it. He also told me that it is his policy never to compliment any of his patients on their physical beauty, so I could fish for compliments til the cows come home, but he would never budge on that one!
So I feel better, thanks to all of you urging me to bring it up. I have to keep reminding myself that he is indeed human sometimes. Even therapists can say stupid stuff and not even realize it.
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