I also have a close relationship with my therapist. She is going through an awful time right now (she is getting a divorce) and has confided in me what is going on. On one hand I love that we have a friend relationship on top of the therapy relationship but I wonder how long this can go on. I don't see how we can stay friends AND stay in a counselor/counselee relationship. One of these is going to have to give and I don't know which way to turn. I've been with her for 6 years and she has helped me a great deal. I feel like we are at a crossroads and I don't know which fork to take. I don't even know if its my choice... do I actually have control over which fork we take? Doesn't she have all the power? I think I need to go to counseling to talk about my counseling relationship