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New York Times Interview

New York Times Interview
A Psychoanalyst Lets Us Eavesdrop Stephen Grosz’s books show a new generation the inner workings of psychoanalysis. By Daphne Merkin March 3, 2026 To many of us, what goes on in analysis or psychotherapy remains a well-guarded mystery, and its practitioners mythical creatures, bearers of special wisdom — or, if we are skeptical enough about the profession’s effectiveness, like Wizards of Oz behind the curtain. In his new book, “Love’s ...

“How to Fail” Podcast

"How to Fail" Podcast
Love is going to hurt: Stephen talks to Elizabeth Day of "How to Fail" about his most recent book "Love's Labour" Stephen Grosz is a practising psychoanalyst and a personal hero of mine. He has worked with patients for more than 45 years and his first book, The Examined Life, drew on these experiences. When it was published in 2013, it caused a sensation and went straight to number one ...

Vogue: Interview

Vogue: Interview
I Met The Man Who Knows Why People Cheat, Get Divorced Or Find Lasting Love It’s November 1989 and Sophie is engaged to be married. Nick, her fiancé, has sent his half of the wedding invitations. Her half of the invitations, all 60 of them, remain in a carrier bag under her desk at work. She can’t bring herself to post them, and she’s not sure why. It’s not that ...