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  1. Transference also includes other roles, especially parental ones. Those seem to be absent in this article on Mr. Byrne. Does that mean that one type of transference can operate from the screen, but other kinds are filtered out? Or does it mean that something other than garden-variety transference is occurring? Either way, there is something fascinating about social image and medium of communication going on.

  2. Hm…My husband and I effectively act as therapy for eachother….

    Perhaps part of the functuion of a good relationship? And women hunger for that?

  3. Recently upon attending marriage counselling, I fell in love with the therapist. Happy to report that my marriage has much improved; but it does not change the fact that I am now in love with my therapist-these feelings manifested after he told us he was relocating and that we would soon be approaching the last session with him. I cried for hours on the way home (my husband and I have separate vehicles). The therapist seemed to be one of the most loving guys I’d ever met. The first day I saw him, I found him checking me out and when I approached him to talk, he got nervous like a school boy so I did notice the attraction although I hardly think he would act on it, in that he a christian and a professional-just finishing his Master’s in Counselling. I feel so confused. Hubby and I believe we will be fine and did not opt for another marriage counsellor; however, I attempted to tell him but not in plain words. The whole thing is quite embarrassing, and will pray to get over this situatuation. It’s a shame, you try to correct one problem and get another. I can’t talk to the counsellor about it although this is recommended from some of the other sites-in that he is leaving town. He won’t return my calls; I think he knows though. I wrote him a nice letter telling him how I would never forget him-and thanking him for crying with me, all compliments and letting my be vulnerable. I just pray that I get over this quickly.

  4. it was bad enough for me when I copped to my therapist crush, and I’m still seeing her, but having your crush therapist leave town must feel like having your guts ripped out. from my layman’s understanding, therapist crushes are normal, but they are an indication of feelings coming up that–you guessed it–another therapist could help you with.

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