How To Become Your Therapist’s Favorite Client

Do not, under any circumstances, recite a sad, original poem.

Dylan
Slackjaw
Published in
3 min readJun 29, 2020

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  • Begin every session by asking your therapist: “How are you?” If they respond with: “I’m fine!” repeat the question, but lean in closer. “No, really. How are you?” To which they’ll reply: “No one’s ever cared enough to ask!” and immediately burst into tears. This is good. Offer them…

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Dylan
Slackjaw

Dylan is a writer and future dead body. His work can be found in McSweeney's, Slackjaw, Points in Case, and others. He occasionally publishes under a pseudonym.