I'm in pretty much the same boat as you, Gashly. I have some 'friends', and one in particular who has stuck by me, but we're not really all that close. I have no friends left from childhood, school, or even uni -- how/where I think most close friendships are formed. I don't have much family left, and I don't feel all that connected to them either (even my parents.) I've only been seeing my T a few months, but she understands me more than anyone has my entire life - I suppose that's her job, right? (Though I've seen counsellors before and not felt a connection at all, so I do believe that we just happen to 'click')

The thing with a T is that you're paying them to listen to all your troubles and be understanding and supportive -- I'd feel bad about dumping all of my issues on my friends, even if I felt comfortable enough to. Sure, some of them know how things are to a certain extent, but whether by my choice or theirs, all of my friendships seem to be on a fairly superficial level. I have a lot of 'aquaintances' rather than 'friends' - it's always been that way for me.

It's hard to judge/compare other relationships to that with a T, because it's a unique situation, but I'm hoping that I do find other supportive relationships in my life... Hopefully before I get old and aquire several dozen cats

Although a limited situation, I have found support here from the community on PC -- I feel I can communicate with people on here about things I can't with people IRL because I know they wouldn't relate to it.

I hope some fabulous individuals enter your life and stick around!