Mine hinted that we would end up arguing, right from the beginning and he has often been provoking. Now I disagree with him in almost every session. Sometimes he argues back. Sometimes we both seem to enjoy that dynamic. Sometimes I just feel empty and exhausted by it, confused as to why I'm still rising to the bait in a relationship that is ultimately dysfunctional.

Part of the reason I started to argue, was because I knew he wanted me to. I get the feeling that he's very pleased with my change in temperament. I wonder if he measures his success as a therapist by it?