I wish that were true. it is possible to get "slapped" by a therapist for asking, and never be told what arbitrary 'boundary' you supposedly crossed, or what the problem was.

which makes it nearly impossible to fix,

or avoid in future,

which does unfortunately lead to the T's questions not always being answered either....

and a host of other sad events.

too bad all around, I think. If it's true that therapy lessons are to be rippled out ,by client, into RL relationships.

Not every question deserves an answer, but every question deserves acknowledgment, and if an answer is not appropriate, a respectful indication of that (and why inappropriate, dare I say it!) is warranted.

in my lowly opinion.