My T compliments me on being open and brave, and working hard. He has said he wishes more clients would talk about the therapeutic relationship as openly as I do. He says he enjoys working with me, and often says that it is very good to see me. He's said he likes one of my tattoos, and he likes the artwork I bring in (I pay him in cash since he doesn't take cards, and cash makes me feel slightly crass so I make a custom envelope each week).

I like the positive reinforcement, especially since it focuses on the therapeutic relationship. I don't think I have complimented him, since it feels slightly strange to do so in terms of boundaries, but I do thank him for what he does fairly often. I may compliment him next time I think of it to see how it goes.