Great question! My relationship has shifted and grown, just as I keep growing. I have been working with my T for over 10 years. The attachment is stronger but I feel less dependent and I no longer try to "hide" anything. I now see both of us as equals even though she could be my mother(age wise), yet I still feel comfortable with the fact that she is the therapist. We are collaborating together on my recovery - I used to think that she had all the "power" but I know better now, lol. I see her as a wonderful human being(just like all of us) and have been able to take her off of the "throne". She makes mistakes, just like me and we repair any rupture and move on. I love her more and have more respect for her while still forging ahead with my life "outside" of therapy. I feel more comfortable being myself in sessions and am willing to challenge my T at times. I feared that I would "lose" my connection to her if I "grew" up, but the exact opposite has happened. I am able to get more of my needs met by staying in my adult self with her and she hasn't gone anywhere. Sorry for the long answer but I thought you started a great thread!