More than Desire. Conversations with a Psychologist about the Intimate

Charlotte Fox Weber, a renowned psychotherapist and expert from London's The School of Life, invites us to reflect on what we truly want. Why do we often live fulfilling the desires imposed on us by others, only to realize we are unhappy once they are achieved? The author identifies 12 main hidden desires that people find difficult to admit even to themselves: to love, to control, to seek understanding, to dominate others, to be free, to win, and others. Charlotte reveals to us the secret doors of her practice. In each chapter, the author provides a vivid case of her client, with whom we may not only identify but at the very least be ready to empathize. Through their story, we can better understand our own. This is a professional perspective on what connects us all, acknowledging the profound importance of understanding and articulating our desires, along with a practical set of tools for a conscious life.