Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual Transference: May Mailbag
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May 26, 2025 The hosts tackle the nuances of people-pleasing and how it affects personal relationships. They dive into the pros and cons of using AI as a therapist, including concerns about privacy and the need for human connection. They explore the emotional complexities of developing feelings for one’s therapist, discussing the phenomenon of sexual transference. Wrapping up, they reflect on the importance of communication in nurturing long-lasting relationships and ponder whether Gandalf would have made a good therapist.
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Balance Giving and Taking
- Individualize advice when dealing with depression and people-pleasing tendencies.
- Seek reciprocal relationships where giving and taking are roughly balanced over weeks.
People-Pleasing Shapes Responses
- People-pleasing behaviors can inadvertently train others to neglect your needs.
- Consistent deflecting or downplaying may cause others to stop asking about you.
Step Into Healthy Boundaries
- Practice setting boundaries and expressing your interests gradually.
- Use appropriate self-disclosure to deepen connections and test mutual engagement.
