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Not much of a talker
This week’s question is from Gwynne. She wrote to say she might be interested in trying psychotherapy, but has a hesitation: What if I’m not much of a talker – at least when it comes to talking about...
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Nature. Nurture. Gender.
This week’s question come from Dwyn and Marissa: And here’s my answer: To submit a question to Ask The People’s Therapist, please email it as text or a video to: wmeyerhofer@aquietroom.com If I answer...
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A breakup. A three year old. A phone.
This week’s question comes from “S”. Here’s a lightly edited version: Is it reasonable for a Father to ask his 3 year old son to call him every day? Due to his Father having an affair that he wishes...
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A difficult friend
This week’s Ask The People’s Therapist question comes from Stephanie, who’s having problems dealing with her best friend: I don’t know what to do and I am pretty angry and annoyed with myself lately....
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Exchanging vows
This week’s question was a bit long, but it raised interesting issues, so I’ll print it in full: My boyfriend and I have decided to have a wedding. We’re not getting married in the legal sense, and in...
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Mr. Right?
Ashley sent in an intriguing question a few weeks ago, which I’ve been pondering… Here’s her question: I’ve been thinking about a question for you for awhile, one that might be “deserving” for your...
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Maintaining a self boundary
This week’s question is from Laure, in Canada. She writes: Thank you for blogging about the various issues raised during your therapy sessions, I find it most interesting to read and learn from! I...
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The origin of your personality
This week’s question comes from L, in New York City. She asks: Do you think that personality “flaws” (e.g. shyness, lack of confidence/self-esteem, being an approval-seeker) are entirely learned...
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Stuck.
This week’s question is from A.M.: What strategies can you suggest for someone who is stuck when writing, say a thesis or a dissertation? Two people dear to me have essentially withdrawn from society,...
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Passive. Aggressive.
It turns out that A.M.’s question was a two-parter. Here’s part two: What strategies can you suggest for dealing with passive-aggression, in both the workplace and in intimate relationships? Is there...
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Balance of power
“A” wrote in with the following question: I wanted to know your thoughts on the imbalance in power relationships at law firms. My boyfriend, J,works for a partner in a firm. They’ve worked together on...
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Glad to be unhappy
Here’s an interesting letter that arrived unsigned: I need help addressing a situation with a friend. About 8 years ago, her dad passed away suddenly, and she continues to miss and mourn her dad....
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Separated at birth?
An interesting question that touches on some basic Freudian theory: I’ve been reading your blog for the past few months and I really enjoy it. I hope you can help with this problem that has completely...
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The ex from hell
An intriguing question from “A”: My boyfriend’s ex has gone through therapy one on one and in a group setting. She now thinks she can diagnose and help anyone. In her mind she is “helping” but in...
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On Bouncing Back
I received a letter regarding trauma and grief: Can you explain the long term effects of psychological trauma? Four years ago I experienced two deaths in my family, sudden deaths by accident. I’ve...
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Unbalanced
I received the following letter concerning the tricky business of maintaining a relationship: Dear Will, I’m a recent law school graduate studying for the bar exam. I just got into another argument...
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Talk therapy vs type therapy
This month’s question for The People’s Therapist gets to the heart of how psychotherapy – “talk therapy” – actually works: Why is psychotherapy conducted exclusively face-to-face, rather than in...
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Your inner little twerp
I received the following letter regarding humankind’s on-going battle with its own impulses: Hi Will, I really enjoy reading your blog, you give great insight. I have often been told that I need to...
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Ugly Duckling
I received the following letter from “S”: This is the situation: my boyfriend of three years is an overachiever. He attended the best schools and now works in NYC. He’s in finance, from his personal...
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Out of tune
I received the following letter regarding telling people things they don’t want to hear: Dear People’s Therapist I have been a fan of your blog for a long time, and thank you for running the blog! I...
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