We take turns talking. We also allow each other to interrupt one another if needed. Sometimes I tell her to not talk until I tell her everything I have to say. Sometimes she tells me she's going to "get on her soapbox" which means I allow her to say what she needs to say. She tells me her opinions and feelings (so long as she feels it's a benefit to me...which sometimes I have to prove to her). She is always encouraging me, reminding me of how I have grown, and helps me figure out what to do next. I asked her last week what she would view as the next step for me, and she answered.

But my T and I made a deal from the first session that our relationship would be more of a partnership and that we would both be open and honest with each other. Funny thing is that I have even told her when I feel like lying to her...I haven't lied though.