Posted by Karen_kay on March 11, 2004, at 21:32:54
In reply to This blew my mind, posted by mair on March 11, 2004, at 20:56:06
Strange...I'm curious about a few things, if you don't mind.
Do you know about how long she was his client? I've read it's fine if the therapist only sees the client for a few sessions or something similar to that, but not for long-term therapy clients.
Also, how strict were his boundaries in your sessions? I'm just curious, with all the talk of boundaries and such. Was he pretty laxed on his boundaries or were they firm? I doubt it makes a difference either way, still I'm curious.
I'd be floored too if I knew my therapist married a former client. And I just wonder if sometimes the boundaries a therapist has comes into play. Not jsut with that particular client, but with others as well. Wow! I still just don't know what to say. I think if I found that out, I'd be fascinated I guess. I mean, if it's true love (is there such a thing?) why should a chance meeting during a few therapy sessions stop them? Still though, a therapist can really get to know a person through therapy and to think that someone who knows "Everything" about you would still be willing to marry you, I just can't imagine. I just couldn't marry my therapist. I don't like a S/O to know that much about me. I guess if he played by the rules, then it's legal and ethical but still... I suppose I have mixed emotions. Shocking!
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