I simply enjoy my time with my T and the work we do together. It's mine 100%, and its as meaningful to her as it is to me at the time. And I do find comfort knowing that she can provide that kind of care to others who are going through painful parts of their life. Now - with a T I saw for a brief period of time, I had a lot of jealousy. She only takes so many cases of those with DID, and I could not 'keep her'. So that can hurt at times if I allow myself to really sit and think about it. I do think it would bother my inner kids a LOT if my current T took on another client wtih DID. My kids enjoy being the only 'littles' for her. Oh yeah, that would bring out the green monster...

In terms of laughter, I don't think it's about a T "enjoying a client more". I know when we are doing really tough trauma work (as client) we make jokes and get goofy to relieve the tension. My inner kids love to say silly things to try to end on a good note. But it's a very short interaction.

I enjoy my clients that make me laugh, have me on the verge of tears from sadness, have me joining them in whispered conversation, or allow me to see their pain/anger etc.