Thank You card

[emre43]

I started a thread some months ago about a counsellor that I used to see (people who read that thread will know that I developed strog feelings for her). She really helped me and I gave her a thank you card before she left. My intention was to let her know how grateful I was for her help, however, in hindsight I am quite embarassed by the content and I think it came across as a subtle love letter. I was wondering whether you could give your opinions on it so that I can know what was good and what was bad about it for future reference (I don't mind constructive criticism if it can help me for the future). Here it is:

Sofia
Thank you for everything that you have done for me. I am so appreciative, grateful and respectful for how you have helped me. You have given me genuine belief and hope that there are decent people in this world.

No matter what happens in the rest of my life or how things change you will always be the first person that ever listened to me, made me feel welcome and like a human being and that means so much to me and is something that I will never forget. That is why it is so difficult for me to say goodbye. Although we will never see each other again whenever I am having troubles I will remember the advice, help and support that you have given to me and it will help me to get through things. It also makes me feel happy to know that you will continue to make other people feel happy just like you have with me.

I am glad that I was given the opportunity to meet you and I wish you the best of luck in everything you do.

Thank you so much

Tom

 

[Moa]

I don't think you should feel embarassed by that at all. We should be able to praise and compliment others without worrying that it might come across as 'coming on' to somebody.
You've made it clear that you are grateful for her help and as a counsellor she should - and probably will - feel very touched by the fact that her work helped you so much.
It doesn't sound in any means flirtatious - just very genuine.

I completely agree. I'm sure that card really made her smile.

 

[emre43]

Thanks both of you, it's made me feel better about it.