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Dr. Lynn Margolies Commentary on News Articles

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The characters from the vignettes in Dr. Margolies’ articles are fictitious and designed to be relatable to many people and common themes. They are not based on any patient’s individual situation or disclosure but were derived from a composite of people and events for the purpose of representing real-life situations and psychological dilemmas. Terms of Use.

Being An Actual Imposter is Now More Popular Than Imposter Syndrome

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on A New York Times Column: It’s the Era of Swagger Without the Sweat (Savannah Sobrevilla, March 29, 2026)

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on Why Rebellion Is Subordination in Disguise

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on A New York Times Column: How college-educated Republicans learned to love Trump again (Michael Bender, January 14)

How to End an Affair: Examples Tell All

The phrases and behaviors that secretly perpetuate an affair.

Jordan Neely Was Hungry. Did No One Offer Him Something to Eat?

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on a Boston Globe Column: A Black man desperate for help instead finds death on the N.Y. subway (Renée Graham, May 5)

The Hidden Dynamics of Defiance and How to Disarm It

How to avoid psychological traps with people who repeat the same solvable issue.

We Can Have an Impact

Dr. Margolies’ commentary on a New York Times article with a headline that used a poor choice of words.

When Does Repentance Fail to Lead to Improved Behavior?

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on A New York Times Column: The Raw Power of Repentance (French, July 28th 2025)

Why Appeasing or Being Silent Attracts Aggression in Bullies

Dr. Margolies’ Commentary on A New York Times Column: Trump Is Playing Rope-a-Dope With Elite Law Firms (Jeffrey Toobin, March 5)