Mind has become less intense and more comfortable. It feels like an old, favorite glove to slip on that fits perfectly. At first, the relationship was very intense, as I think I attached strongly in a big way very early. I had not experienced this before. I liken it to the "crush phase" of a new romantic relationship. That intensity subsided after a while. We got to know each other better, I saw he was consistently trustworthy, we liked each other, and I became more comfortable telling him all sorts of things. It just feels really good now. I think I've been in therapy with my T for 6 years.

This is how it has been for me too. I take a lot of risks now in therapy that I couldn't earlier. I really like that. The experience of taking risks successfully in therapy has helped me be able to take risks out in real life too.