Confirmation

This was a conversation I had with my therapist a couple months ago... I'm grateful for this confirmation that this was a good decision.

Therapist: So what do you think is the biggest thing stopping you from saying yes to him?

Me: I don't trust my own gut instincts.

T: Well, there are no perfect relationships.

M: I know... I just want happy and safe.

T: What does safe look like?

M: Honesty, disclosure.. no, those two aren't quite the same. Similar, but not quite.

T: What else?

M: Compassion and empathy. Again kinda the same, but not quite. And respect.

T: Are any of those missing?

M: No...