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Mentioned in 45 episodes
The state of affairs
Rethinking Infidelity
Book • 2017
In this book, Esther Perel delves into the complex and often misunderstood topic of infidelity.
She weaves real-life case stories with psychological and cultural analysis to understand why people cheat, even in happy marriages.
Perel argues that affairs can provide a unique window into modern relationships, revealing our expectations, desires, and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment.
The book offers practical advice on how couples can heal from infidelity and potentially grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences.
She weaves real-life case stories with psychological and cultural analysis to understand why people cheat, even in happy marriages.
Perel argues that affairs can provide a unique window into modern relationships, revealing our expectations, desires, and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment.
The book offers practical advice on how couples can heal from infidelity and potentially grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences.
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Mentioned in 45 episodes
Mentioned by 
Andrew Huberman as one of the world's foremost experts on romantic relationships and author of bestselling books.
Andrew Huberman as one of the world's foremost experts on romantic relationships and author of bestselling books.
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How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships | Esther Perel
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Esther Perel as a book she wrote about infidelity, based on 10 years of meeting couples.
Esther Perel as a book she wrote about infidelity, based on 10 years of meeting couples.
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Esther Perel
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of several books on relationships.
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Peter Attia as the author of "The State of Affairs" and "Mating in Captivity", highlighting her expertise in relationships.
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Mentioned by Esther Perel as one of her books exploring the complexities of relationships and eroticism.
Esther Perel as one of her books exploring the complexities of relationships and eroticism.
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Sex? After Kids? Tell Me More, Esther Perel
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Matthew Hussey as a New York Times bestselling author whose books have profoundly impacted our understanding of modern relationships.
Matthew Hussey as a New York Times bestselling author whose books have profoundly impacted our understanding of modern relationships.
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265: Esther Perel’s Advice On Modern Dating, Sexuality, And Communicating In Relationships
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of several books on relationships.
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Tristan Harris as the author of the books, highlighting her expertise in relationships and intimacy.
Tristan Harris as the author of the books, highlighting her expertise in relationships and intimacy.
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Esther Perel on Artificial Intimacy (rerun)
