See, if my therapist had reacted so unenthused about what I considered a major step, I would have called him on it immediately.

I think sometimes that lack of reaction may come from the fact that the therapist saw it coming and doesn't find it all surprising when we get there -- it's a predictable step along the way for them. But for us, when we finally realize we've gotten there, it is a huge accomplishment and they better acknowledge it or else. I guess I say that because I can remember times I was all proud of something, and my therapist was all sort of "I told you you would get there." He is happy for me, but not at all surprised; he always had much more confidence in my ability and strength than I did.

I still called him on it, but I was often taken aback by his response that he wasn't at all surprised and had seen it coming.