One of the most disconcerting experiences a physician can have is realizing that he or she is strongly attracted to a patient. Many physicians believe they should be above such emotions or that their professional objectivity should neutralize these feelings.

Do doctors get crushes on their patients?

Unfortunately, some male doctors, therapists and even dentists cross the line with their female patients, she says. Its normal to develop an innocent crush on your doctor, says Dehn. Tell a girlfriend, that way you can both laugh about it, she suggests.