Dr Sonya Mehta is one of the most outspoken and articulate Indian psychologists today.

Practising for the past 15 years, Dr Mehta received her training in the US, where she earned her Ph.D in Psychology.

For the past three years she has served as a consultant to various TV news channels and has been a frequent guest on We the people on NDTV 24X7 hosted by Barkha Dutt and Lounge on NDTV GOOD TIMES.

The mother of two teenagers, Dr Mehta is particularly interested in adolescents and in dealing with relationship issues.

AND SHE is here to answer your queries!

About the show :
Hosted by Rajat Kapoor, Lounge is a tri-weekly chat show which invites real people to tell real stories.

So many people have questions to ask, issues to discuss, problems to fix, experiences to share, stories to tell.

This show gives people the platform to acknowledge issues we should be talking about and to answer questions we should be asking.

It’s a progressive show which talks about things that are happening and changing in India but people are still shying away from.


Through its course different kinds of relationships are explored -- from falling in love to falling out of love, from marriages to divorces – every relationship comes within it scope.

The show celebrates the dynamics of these relationships.

 
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Question : Hi Dr.,

I'M 38 YRS OLD MALE.I DON'T KNOW WHY I DON'T HAV ANY GIRLFRIEND.I FEEL IF I HAV ONE,IT WUD HAV EFFECTED MY CAREER A LOT.I WUD HAV BEEN IN A MUCH MUCH BETTER POSITION THAN WHAT I'M IN NOW.I'M FEELING MY EXTRA BODY IS NOT LETING ME GET A GIRLFRIEND.PLZ HELP ME OUT

Posted By: srinivas,[India]
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:46 PM
 
Answer : Dear Srinivas,
It sounds as though you have given up on ever finding a female companion. I think your lack of self confidence rather than your actual weight is the road block.
38 is not too old by far. You need to figure out what it is you want out of your life. If a girlfriend or wife is such a big priority for you - make it happen.There are so many places to meet someone. Even internet dating - if approached cautiously -can help. Have you shared your desire to meet someone with friends or family? You have to let people who care about you know and they will be a big asset.
Like anything else romance and relationships take work. If you just sit back and feel either sorry for yourself or imagine that fate will drop someone into your life think again. You need to do the leg work that is crucial to the success of any enterprise be it a hobby, a job or a relationship. Be prepared to meet a lot or Ms Wrongs before you find Ms Right and don't let that deter you.
You still have the major part of your life ahead of you. There is someone out there who would be a great companion- you need to make the effort to find her.
Answer By: Dr Sonya Mehta
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