My T's have all pushed my buttons at times, not out of some evil pleasure, but to move me past something or towards something when I was stuck. I appreciate their efforts to get me moving. Staying stuck may be comfortable because there is no challenge in it--it is the status quo. I much prefer my T's to give me a kick in the seat of my pants if that is what is needed to get me to make some change and progress in my life. Is it fun? No, but then again, I don't define therapy as particularly "fun". It's d*mn hard work and I have been fortunate enough to have therapists who pushed my buttons when that is exactly what I needed. (I can't stand a therapist who *****-foots around me like I might break.)