Posted by badhaircut on January 14, 2004, at 15:58:13
In reply to Ranting and Ranting and Ranting, Oh My!, posted by fallsfall on January 14, 2004, at 11:05:49
This could possibly be a great opportunity in your therapy. You and he could talk about how it feels (for both of you) when you choose to do something that an important person in your life thinks is a bad idea. What 'transference' issues would come up in telling Mr. Therapist, respectfully, that you disagree with him about the value of your online connections? If it's true (and it sounds like it is), you could say that you don't see much point in exploring the online issue further, even if he does. How would *he* feel then? Can either of you live with that? Does he respect your judgment enough to let that happen?
Is it even possible to continue effectively in therapy with Mr. T if you don't explore this right/wrong thing?
For the record, in your posts here, you seem like a thoughtful, honest, and sensible mind. In this encounter, your therapist sounds insecure, controlling, and self-deluded. But lots of people are like that, at least sometimes. That's why I think it could be a great opportunity.
-bhc
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