It's more than an average patient doctor relationship for me. My T's given me things that my parents were unable to give to me, including a lot of emotional support. She's witnessed me moving through dark places, and she's been there to guide the way through them, and out the other side. I have a lot of respect and admiration for her and all of the things she brings to the relationship. I've known her for a number of years now and have grown to care about her as a person. So I do personally wish the amount of caring between us was more equal. Although we've talked a bit around the subject, I don't think she cares about me in quite the same way as I care about her. I think it's okay not to need love from your therapist though, and you're definitely not the only person who feels that way.