Is it okay for a person to date their therapist? (Page 2)

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hahahmm · Answer

What kind of idiot would pay $300/hour to date somebody.

crazyboy313 · Answer

Only after you are done doing therapy with him, or else it might be considered position of authority and that would not be very legal...

Unit1 · Answer

What could go wrong? It's not like anybody has to know.

Surely · Answer

They can not be impartial if the two of you are involved.

WesBrewer · Answer

Yes it is, but it won't end well because you and him will always being on the wrong page.

jasco · Answer

I mean i can understand why you would because this persons knows your deepest thoughts and things you keep hidden so you feel like you have a bond that no one else can make

shanshu · Answer

Sure but you know a therapist can manipulate you as they know how to get on your most insecurities

purplepopsicle · Answer

Not supposed to happen. The therapist could totally mind f*CK the patient. But it could be fun!

Egirl28 · Answer

No I think its a conflict of interest and unethical

hello_kitty_man · Answer

It is ethically and morally wrong. Besides there are laws that prohibit this in many areas.

Juxtapose · Answer

Yeah, but it's risky if you both aren't very mature.

Phoenix98 · Answer

It's really unprofessional and is honestly just a bad idea in general.

Sia_nee · Answer

Nope. Doesn't sound right no matter how hard it think about it.

genericname85 · Answer

no it's not. and if you have a "serious" and "professional" therapist, that won't happen either way.

locutus9999 · Answer

is against the ethics of therapy. can cost you your license.

Pete671 · Answer

Definitely not, even if you stop the sessions to explore the possibility of a relationship, it would be very unbalanced,,,

lovedejj_xo · Answer

As a therapist myself hell no that breaks so many rules 💆🏽‍♀️ I use to work in male prisons I have to set VERY VERY clear boundaries daily

Dre_808 · Answer

Isn't that considered to be a big no no for therapist? I would imagine it would be considered unethical.

OddBeMe · Answer

I’d say you’d be paying for tainted therapy by a trained behavioral specialist.

Lexi_Lous · Answer

I don't think it's even okay for them. Like it's a rule for them to follow

es20490446e · Answer

No, because the therapist should be a neutral spectator.

loveslongnails · Answer

It's illegal in most places and it's certainly unethical.

yucel_eden · Answer

No it’s not ok. Me and my therapist had feelings for each other but we ended it for a reason.

Guido · Answer

Absolutely not. It is not ethical and the therapist would likely lose their licences if they were caught.

Shellyworld · Answer

For ethical reasons it is not okay. But if you beg to differ, communicate very well otherwise your life will turn into a comedy movie.

Anonymous · Answer

fell in love with mine a long time ago. She was the second woman I ever loved. i wouldn't advise doing it falling for your therapist not a good idea. you'll only get hurt in the end. trust me words of wisdom here speaking from personal experience

Anonymous · Answer

I mean, technically. But is it SMART? I don't think so

AmeerX · Answer

Yes because both are human beings. If he is single then it should not be a problem

Just_Me89 · Answer

No, in Australia it will get you struck off as a therapist.

Kuressento · Answer

A good example of this topic is the yellow wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

InsidiousCookie · Answer

Depends if they're seeing their therapist afterwards XD

libertyxo · Answer

Not the best idea in my opinion 😬

meganinja · Answer

If you date your therapist wouldn't both of you be too attached to have them as your therapist?

Anonymous · Answer

Yes and then report them to the professional board so that they lose their license to practice

Anonymous · Answer

is not. Or are you going to give it to your therapist? 😂

maimai_ · Answer

its an abuse of power

Luckycharms12 · Answer

There are rules that you can't do that

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think people should date their rapists, but it's their decision

strawberrylipstick · Answer

*Brennan from Step Brothers enters*

Sarahr123 · Answer

No!!! I am not desperate.

ScotishLegend · Answer

I dated and married my doctor.

888theGreat · Answer

No, not while you are a patient

dolidol · Answer

If he stops to be your therapist...

BlckGrl · Answer

No. Its not appropriate

AFellowWeeb · Answer

That's like a forbiden fruit

Lion91 · Answer

Nothing should be a issue.

Makeushiver · Answer

I've certainly had a few I've fantasized about

call_me_scar · Answer

No that's abuse of power it can't happen

RingOfFire · Answer

Why not... FREE THERAPY! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

JEndigoBleue · Answer

No. It's conflict of interest.

SavageGirl101 · Answer

Naw that’s a whole road of destruction right there

DiegoO · Answer

Never, ever, ever, ever, ever (...)

Schizoaffective · Answer

Nooooo It's not ethical

Skankhunt · Answer

Definitely not. He can lose his job.

undercover4ever · Answer

No thats conflict of interest

lunalu18 · Answer

Wrong but can save lot of money of yours 😉

andy530 · Answer

Ethically and legally noooooo no no no no noooo

TheLastLady · Answer

It's not okay but people do it anyway

vuuvuo · Answer

To me, that's like dating a teacher.

CheshireLokiison · Answer

You have misplaced your trust.

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