Posted by pegasus on December 29, 2003, at 15:57:32
In reply to Re: crappy comment...crappy observations » Karen_kay, posted by Bell_75 on December 22, 2003, at 5:33:22
I have another passive-aggressive way of "dealing" with my T's foibles sometimes, too. Sometimes I describe a dream that is totally, transparently, about what he did wrong. For example, I had a dream once that he was lecturing to me in a classroom, and he was writing on the board. But I was paying no attention. Instead I was thinking to myself, "Gee, he sure talks a lot. I wonder if this is how he is with other people. . . His handwriting sure is weird . . ." Now, this was an actual dream, but I didn't exactly need his help to interpret it. I could have told him that I think he talks too much, and that he loses me, but I had fun telling him the dream, and seeing his reaction.
I like that it makes him feel a little incompetent sometimes. Not that I want to be mean. It's just that I also don't want him to be smug. I guess I like to not be the only one squirming during our conversations. And if I had another session with this guy, I would definitely put my chin in my hand and ask him why he thinks he feels incompetent sometimes!
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