Wow, you really explained this so very well. There is more to the interaction in therapy than the words exchanged in any given moment. And you are right, it does happen in other relationships as well, especially when you have a long history with someone.

Thank you so much for all the many kind words and thoughts in your post to me. I drank them in and will hold them with me. Er . . . I didn't mean to make that sound like a creepy body image . . . but hopefullly, and I think you do, you get me and what I'm saying.