I've asked my T if she's lied to me about certain things, or if she really was telling me the truth, or if she was pretending. She gave me clear reasons and examples of how she hadn't and hasn't. I appreciated that she gave me examples that I could see instead of asking me, "why would I lie? what makes you think that? etc...". Who could come up with an answer for those questions on the spot and would I feel confident enough to bring them up? I believe my T when she says she hasn't and has no need to lie to me. She's very open & honest. Forthright and incredibly transparent. I appreciate the her actions do speak louder than and confirm her words. I believe anyone can say things to gain trust, true or not - but the things my T has done, she wouldn't do that just to gain trust or 'pretend'. It's too much work and too far above anything she would ever get compensated for.