saluki, from what you've said in other posts about your boyfriend, I don't think you need to worry about him abandoning you due to your problems. He actually seems incredibly accomodating (though I agree with haunted that we can't take it personally when they vent. My wife occasionally has to blow off steam and I accept that).

Congratulations on the breakthrough, I do think it will make therapy much more valuable to you.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Cyran0