I'm not sure that having other clients diminishes the relationship our T's have with us.

Surely, I have been upset with other clients and never EVER want to talk to them, and I'm sure there are exceptions, but if I make a new friend it doesn't diminish the relationship I have with my old friends.

I recently went on vacation (hallelujah!). When I returned I told me T (simply because I was astonished) that I didn't really miss him and thought of him only on occasion. It was a huge advance for me.

He replied that, "well I missed you". I was floored. He said, "yes, I missed talking with you and seeing you."

I couldn't believe it. I thanked him for saying that. It made me feel special and less like a burden.

Amazing what goes on in their heads that we have absolutely no clue of...