So... can I get gross and icky here for a minute and ask some questions about breastfeeding? Is it not true that women experience orgasms while breastfeeding and the contractions help the uterus shrink back to pre-natal size? So - if all of THAT is going on during mother-infant bonding, then an argument can be made for having "happy feelings" during therapy, while you are trying to rewire the ego etc. So instead of feeling rejected that this relationship isn't going anywhere, why not look on this transference discussion you had, like a warm-up exercise in an acting class - it got you in the right mood, it introduced you to the other actors, it loosened you up, and now you're ready for class, for great experiences, that will help you do what you want to do. My previous T used to ask me, about these feelings, "and what's wrong with that?" I was too embarrassed to answer, and we did not have the rapport I have with current T. So I say, put on (or take off) your big girl pants - you're in a safe place - feel your feelings, and do the work. My T likes to say he's just an average guy - well, I don't know about you, but I am hoping to do a little better than THAT. Just think of him as a very weird dentist, that should take the edge off.