Comments on: I Think My Doctor Has a Crush on Me, But I Don’t Want to Look Foolish By Asking

By: Real Ist

Real Ist — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:02:52 +0000

Well, obviously the previous comment was made by the flirtateous doctor- perhaps so that his wife could read it- and justify that he “wasn’t flirting” – Obviously – he is wanting to meet you at the lake. I guess I have answered my own question as to wheter my doc was flirting with me!!

By: curious

curious — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:42:21 +0000

What if it’s your child’s doctor? Is it the same? I’m not his patient my daughter is..

By: Cat

Cat — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:52:01 +0000

Most likely, he simply encourages her to head to the lake so that she'll do some much-needed physical therapy homework! Swimming is excellent therapy for a variety of conditions. Since "he goes to the lake regularly," he knows it will be good for her. I doubt it's anything more than that. It can be difficult to get PT patients to do any sort of therapy work at home, even though it's to their own benefit. Maybe the lake sounded like a way to get her to do more because she expressed an interest when he mentioned that he goes.

While a PT is certainly not a "doctor," I doubt he can date you while you're his patient. It's unethical. He could lose his job or hurt his career track. If you're convinced there's chemistry, you could try contacting him after you're no longer under his care. But before you switch PT's, you might consider that the flirtation is getting you through what would otherwise be a painful and boring episode in your life. Those sparks give you something to look forward to and perhaps motivate you to work harder at recovery. And your long term health is worth more than just a date!

By: Kiz

Kiz — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:16:47 +0000

Doctor’s I am sure know right from wrong, well in most cases, even still what a challenge it must be to seperate the man from the doctor and tthe doctor from the man. What do you do as a human who feels an undeniable spark? Is it worth the risk or would a doctor never risk it?

By: J

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:23:27 +0000

He totally wants to bang you. I say let him.

By: EL

EL — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:45:28 +0000

It’s on doctor’s board exams. DO NOT DATE PATIENTS! Also, a physical therapist is not a doctor. Different degree.

If I had a patient who asked me out, I’d question their judgment and understanding of boundaries. A health professional has access to your information that you trust he/she will keep confidential. As a health care professional, one MUST firmly (and kindly) turn down any requests from patients for a date.

Ex-patients are tricky. Either way, I think you should never be involved with your doctor. If you’re a doctor and there are questionable moments, get a chaperone to make sure everything’s crystal clear.

By: angel

angel — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:31:17 +0000

I think you need to just ask him. I was through the same similiar situation and in some ways still am. My son’s plastic surgeon called one day and asked “us” out for coffee. We talk to each other by phone and he will leave me a message such as, “I haven’t forgot about you (really emphasizes the YOU) or then my son’s name. Trouble is this has been going on for years and I wish I had the guts to just come out and ask him years ago because I have always felt he liked me and we sort of went through my son. So just ask him – like the others said, “what do you have to loose, all he can do is say “No” and he’s probably lying.

By: Kyrandos

Kyrandos — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:23:42 +0000

You should fight him. Best way to get into a mans head is by splitting it open. I suggest you do not give him any warning though.

By: friskie

friskie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:23 +0000

Hi all. I don’t have a reply, rather a similar question. How would I know if my same sex female therapist has a crush on me. She is married, happily I”m not sure. I know this is common, but I am quite certain there are some strong feelings going on. Almost like a heavy sexual tension when we are in a session? Thanks for any input.

By: issay

issay — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:39:15 +0000

Evan is right,assumptions is the key of a lot of unwanted stress for all of us. If your PT expresses that he has his reasons for sure of why he did that. Professional Ethics is necessary in thie world of tupsy turvy people.
The best thing to do? AFter your professional dealing wd him. ask him honestly and be ready of what he will say to you.then you can move on from there.