You Should Talk to Someone: Opening up and how to get someone to open up to you

by Sandy Gottlieb

“It’s been a rare case where I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-so hard about how they easily related.”—David C. Covey

“This is a daring, and transformative book.”—Jesse Gibson, author of Emotional Immaturity

“Wise, smart, and interesting. You must read this book.”—Malcom Moore, author of Talking to strangers.

Why do people go to therapists to open up? Why do we have so many messed up teens and young adults in the society today? So many broken homes due to lack of trust... it’s not farfetched!

One of the reasons a person might have a hard time opening up is that they don't feel emotionally safe to do so. This may be a reflection of how they feel about the relationship. They may not perceive it to be safe enough to share their inner world, or they may not yet be invested enough in the relationship to want to delve deeper with their partner.

It's important to remember that people process things in their own way and at varying speeds, as well; they truly may not know how to answer your questions because they haven't asked the questions themselves. "Someone might have a hard time opening up if they haven't processed what they're resistant to open up about, it’s important to note. “It’s uncomfortable for them to 'go there,' so they sit in and lock up.

You Should Talk to Someone, Opening up and how to get someone to open up to you, is rev¬olutionary in its candor, offering a deeply per¬sonal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of a boldly reveal¬ing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.

65 pages, Paperback

Published June 28, 2022

Reviews

[Ceej Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

It tells of life - therapist to patient, patient to therapist - in a way that’s eye opening and introspective. Everyone’s lives and how they tackle problems, how people interact within the good and bad that life throws your way.

My favorite memoir- I always recommend it.

[Natalie Jaworski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very creative way to teach some basic psychological principles in the context of real and relatable stories. Simultaneously the author is walking you through her own life story. Easy read

[Gaven Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who is in active therapy this book has opened my eyes to my process x10. This book does not read like a typical “self help” book. It feels extremely personable, and will make you laugh, cry, and cringe. It’s human, and reminds you that we all are working through so much more than anyone could ever know.

[Asia D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly one of my longer read times. Definitely worth reading but only if you’re interested in this topic of psychology/therapy and what’s going on inside of the mind of a therapist when they are listening to others speak on their issues

[Ann Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pleasant read. I did wish the author disclosed more about her history and personal life; I found myself left with a lot of questions about her. I was hoping for a little more vulnerability. But a fun read.

[Rio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never taken notes on a book before, but this was one I whole hearted scribbled quotes from