Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Encore: S02 Ep. 7 - Emma’s Unavailable Men
Dec 3, 2024
In this episode, the hosts tackle Emma's pattern of being attracted to older, unavailable men. They delve into her fear of rejection and isolation after her father's death, which contributes to her loneliness. The episode also explores the complexity of age preferences and Emma's intense college relationship. Additionally, the hosts discuss Emma's attraction to older men and her struggles with direct communication. They touch on the absence of a voicemail and her fear of being open in relationships.
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- Emma's pattern of being drawn to older, unavailable men stems from her fear of rejection and loss after her father's death.
- The impact of Emma's father's illness and death during her college years has influenced her attraction to older men as a way to seek comfort and understanding.
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Pattern of seeking out relationships with older men
Emma shares how she has a pattern of seeking out relationships with older men. It started with her college professor who comforted her during her father's illness and now she finds herself smitten with a married coworker who is 20 years older. She reflects on her attraction to older men, feeling that they have more emotional depth and understanding. Emma wonders how to break this pattern and find a more healthy approach to dating.
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