Playing Pygmalion

Exploring the intricate dynamics of personal relationships, this book delves into the unconscious psychological processes that shape how we perceive and interact with others. It examines four pairs of individuals who significantly influence each other's lives, illustrating how we construct our experiences of one another. The author likens each person to a theater director, highlighting the reciprocal nature of role-casting in relationships, where we assign roles to others while also being cast in their narratives.