I felt comfortable and safe with my new T right away. When he told me he felt some anxiety about me (after telling him how last T didn't want to treat me), I felt instantly comforted. Of course I didn't want him to feel anxiety, but still it was comforting to know he would be totally honest and upfront with me. I have issues with authority figures who are dishonest or abusive or betray me, so this was very reassuring to me.

We talked a lot about honesty, and how I needed him to be totally honest with me--even if it's not positive-as opposed to telling me 'what I want to hear'. He kept reassuring me he'd be totally honest and open. His words were backed up by his actions. He also told me some revealing things about himself, his shortcomings/imperfections, which encouraged my trust in him.