I feel like my T and marriage counselor both care deeply about me, maybe at the level of love (platonic). I can see it in their eyes at times when we're talking. It wasn't always there, but came about over time. Like my love for them...and I've told both of them recently that I love them

As much as I would like to hear them say they love me back, I don't think they would. But sensing it in their eyes and from what they say to me--I think that's enough for me. Which actually might show some growth for me in therapy, come to think of it. Four years ago, I would have needed to hear the actual words and not trusted my reading of their feelings. I would have needed them to tell me. But now, them showing me is enough. Well, most of the time, anyway! I do still ask for reassurance sometimes...

Now if only I could trust and believe this in other people, too...I guess that's the next step.