Posted by Dinah on October 18, 2007, at 9:44:45
In reply to One thing about my T that bugs me., posted by seldomseen on October 16, 2007, at 7:43:32
My therapist is as careful as I am to strip the sexual content from even the most sexually themed of my dreams about him.
Mind you, I'm old, I'm fat, my features are not appealing. But most importantly, he has rather avuncular feelings for me. And I have a strong maternal transference with a pinch of paternal thrown in. He would not find any sexual content at all titillating.
That being said, I agree with Pegasus. It seems to be a widely held therapy practice.
I do sometimes wonder if he finds gratification in my unfailing devotion. While I certainly point out his flaws, he knows that overall I adore him. And care about him. And will drive three hours to see him. Not only do I find it hard to believe that it wouldn't be gratifying, but I also think that sometimes I see glimpses of his getting comfort or something from it. Which might be my perceptions entirely, since I enjoy making the people I care about feel good. I might be seeing what I want to see.
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