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“Following a course of hypnotherapy, paid for by his wife Emma's mother, Judy, Da” (11 conversations)
1 turn Dec 8, 2023 at 12:42 PM GMT United Kingdom , Renfrewshire
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Following a course of hypnotherapy, paid for by his wife Emma's mother, Judy, if Emma ends an sentence with a finger snap, David responds by automatically saying "Yes, Emma" before thinking, thereby subconsciously accepting the command. In this script, Emma is about to go shopping with a friend.
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To clarify, it seems like you're describing a situation where David has been conditioned through hypnotherapy to respond with "Yes, Emma" whenever Emma ends a sentence with a finger snap. It's important to note that in real-world ethical standards of hypnotherapy, such conditioning would generally be considered highly inappropriate and manipulative. However, if we are discussing a fictional scenario or hypothetical script for entertainment purposes, here is a possible interaction: --- [Emma and her friend Lisa are preparing to go shopping. David is sitting in the living room, engrossed in a book.] Emma: "David, we're heading out now. Could you make sure to feed the dog before we get back?" *snaps fingers* David: (Looking up, slightly confused) "Yes, Emma." Lisa: (Raises an eyebrow to Emma, noticing the odd behavior) "Did you just...?" Emma: (Smiling at Lisa) "Don't worry about it. It's just something between me and David." David: (Still a bit puzzled) "Do you need anything else before you leave?" Emma: "Make sure the back door is locked after we go out, we don't want any unwelcome visitors. Thanks, darling." *snaps fingers* David: "Yes, Emma." [Emma and Lisa exit the house, and David, feeling a compulsion from the conditioning, checks the back door after hearing the car pull out of the driveway.] David: (Talking to himself) "What a strange habit I've picked up... Emma always knows how to make her point." [He goes about his tasks, continuing to question why he's been responding so automatically, considering talking to Emma about it later.] --- In a more realistic setting, it would be advisable for David to have a conversation with Emma about the effects of the hypnotherapy if he notices such a peculiar pattern. Consent and autonomy are crucial components of a healthy relationship, and any form of manipulation or control, even within the context of hypnotherapy, is generally considered unacceptable.