Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.
Category: Psychology and Psychologists
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My Friend Is Rude to My Wife. How Should I Handle It?
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who is fed up with a longtime pal’s two-faced behavior.
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Is It Ever Wise to ‘Stay Together for the Kids’?
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who worries that her grandchildren are being harmed by their parents’ messy relationship.
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My Friends Think I’m Mean. What Should I Do?
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who is realizing his friends may find his personality hard to take.
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‘Sex and Love Addiction’ Isn’t a Diagnosis, but It Can Be Debilitating
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” delves into her struggle with an obsessive relationship in a new memoir.
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Should I Attend My Estranged Mother’s Funeral?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who is torn between protecting his peace and paying his respects.
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My Brother-in-Law Is Lazy. Should I Say Something?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who thinks her brother-in-law needs to step up as a partner and father.
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Enmeshment: When a Relationship Is Too Close
If you’ve lost yourself in a relationship, it may be time to untangle your identities and establish clearer boundaries.
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My Friend’s Children Are Badly Behaved. What Can I Do?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to be supportive but also protect her own well-being.
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My Memory Loss Is Affecting My Relationship
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants his spouse to be more compassionate about his worsening recall.