Lori Gottlieb Books
Lori Gottlieb is an American psychotherapist, author, and columnist. She writes the 'Dear Therapist' column for The Atlantic and is a frequent speaker on mental health and emotional well-being.
Known for: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
Books by Lori Gottlieb
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
In this deeply personal and insightful memoir, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb explores the human condition through her dual role as therapist and patient. When a crisis sends her to seek therapy hersel...
Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
In this provocative and witty book, journalist and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb explores modern dating culture and the unrealistic expectations that often prevent women from finding lasting love. Dra...
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Professional Life: Seeing Human Stories Unfold in the Therapy Room
In my Los Angeles practice, people come in carrying burdens that seem unique, yet as I listen, I realize how much we share beneath our polished exteriors. There’s a pattern that emerges: the craving for love, the fear of rejection, the anxiety that we might never fully measure up. I describe several...
From Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Crisis and Turning Point: My Own Descent and the Call for Help
The irony of being a therapist is that even when you understand the mechanics of emotional pain, you can still be blindsided by it. When my long-term relationship ended abruptly, I was shattered. The professional me—the one who advised others on resilience and acceptance—suddenly couldn’t get out of...
From Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
The Myth of the Perfect Man
We live in an era that romanticizes the idea of having it all. Movies, magazines, and social media tell us we deserve nothing less than perfection—a partner who meets our every emotional and intellectual need, while also sparking constant excitement. In my conversations with countless women, this id...
From Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
The Psychology of Choice
Modern dating culture mirrors a paradox familiar in behavioral psychology—the more choices we have, the less satisfied we become. Research shows that abundance breeds indecision; we become paralyzed by the fear of choosing wrong. In the dating market, where apps and social networks present endless o...
From Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
About Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb is an American psychotherapist, author, and columnist. She writes the 'Dear Therapist' column for The Atlantic and is a frequent speaker on mental health and emotional well-being. Her work blends clinical insight with narrative storytelling to make psychological concepts accessible to ...
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Lori Gottlieb is an American psychotherapist, author, and columnist. She writes the 'Dear Therapist' column for The Atlantic and is a frequent speaker on mental health and emotional well-being. Her work blends clinical insight with narrative storytelling to make psychological concepts accessible to ...
Lori Gottlieb is an American psychotherapist, author, and columnist. She writes the 'Dear Therapist' column for The Atlantic and is a frequent speaker on mental health and emotional well-being. Her work blends clinical insight with narrative storytelling to make psychological concepts accessible to a broad audience.
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