Thank you Bill, that is comforting to know!

I went to individual counseling for several years. We talked of many things, but I don't think we talked about pressure in relationships.

This is off topic here, but I've had a hard time finding a therapist who I feel comfortable with. The one I saw for 2 years was wonderful, and I fully credit him for me being as stable as I am now. He ended up retiring though, and I've been to 3 other therapists since then.

One told me I should become religious to feel fulfilled. Another said that I would never find meaning in life unless I married a wealthy man and had his children. The last one told me I was doing just fine, when he wasn't busy telling me about the skiing trips he was taking with his son who was a Harvard law student.

I swear to god I'm not making this up. If I could find a good therapist, I would be there in a heartbeat!! Till then though, I'm really thankful I found these forums. I hope I can help others here who are going through hard times like you all are helping me!