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The traditional neutrality of the analyst is essential early in the relationship. Later in analysis, however, a picture of the analyst as a real individual helps many patients surrender masochistic and narcissistic satisfactions. There are also patients who require real kindness as a reparative gift to undo real, early traumas. Such variations carry risks, but awareness of these risks can prevent difficulties with countertransference and other problems.