Posted by twinleaf on April 26, 2008, at 23:44:47
In reply to Re: holy crap!, posted by Dinah on April 26, 2008, at 23:23:47
This is not in any way meant as a criticism, but rather as an observation which may well not be on point. From what you've said in response to my "penis sessions", I keep thinking that perhaps both you and your therapist may be colluding to make sure that nothing similiar happens between you. I think you are right- that having known one another for so long and as well as you have- sexual thoughts or desires become more problematical.
One of the things about what is going on between me and my analyst is that there is NOT overwhelming sexual desire on the part of either one of us. It's just one of the things that happens from time to time- one among the many thoughts and desires I have about him- and that he has about me. I don't learn very much about his thoughts or desires unless he thinks there is something that will be helpful to me. But to go back to what you said- would it be helpful if desire were included in the relationship when and if it occurs? It seems to me that it would- once one has a steady look at it, it takes its place with all the other things we experience.
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