Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: S02 Ep. 7 - Emma’s Unavailable Men
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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 Family Communication
- Emma's father became ill during her high school years.
- She and her brother negotiated with their parents about how much information they received regarding his illness.
Emma's Coping Mechanisms
- Emma primarily confided in her high school English teacher and a friend about her father's illness.
- She used coping mechanisms such as running and biking to deal with the emotional stress.
Emma's Relationship with Her Professor
- Emma developed feelings for a professor 30 years her senior during her senior year.
- Their relationship was emotionally intimate but not physical, and it ended abruptly after graduation.