Posted by caraher on November 28, 2005, at 10:23:37
In reply to I'm sure having a lot of poster's regret lately, posted by Dinah on November 28, 2005, at 9:42:42
> And I don't mean to be critical of him. I think I've probably given everyone the wrong idea about him.
I haven't read all your previous posts but I don't get the impression that you're unfairly critical of him. Each T is human and can be subject to just criticism as any of us can.
It did sound like your session was much mre productive than you thought. If you leave feeling unsettled that proves you brought up important issues - ones that probably won't be "resolved" in one session.
Regarding body image, while I wouldn't go so far as to say men are blind to flaws or more likely to provide affirmations I do think that in general the most critical eyes are often women's. Usually women are their own harshest critics, and over the years my sisters, wife, and female friends have noticed and remarked on far more flaws in other women's appearance than I've ever noticed (let alone voiced!). So I can see why your T might be inclined to imagine that a male T might be a better source for positive words about your body, even if you don't see it that way.
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