Addicted lives

Mary:                         I texted him six times, and received only one reply.

Therapist:                It makes sense. It is time for you to taper down the communication.

Mary:                        Why?

Therapist:                Quitting cold turkey in relationships and alcohol is not advisable. We are addicted, and cannot escape withdrawal symptoms.

Mary:                         Hmmm….. it applies to therapy too.

In other words, turkey at Patricia’s place