Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Donor Daddy

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Jul 10, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Secret Sperm Donation Revealed

  • He donated sperm to a lesbian couple two and a half years before their daughter was born and kept it secret.
  • He lied when asked who the donor was to preserve the relationship and avoid losing his partner.
INSIGHT

How Secrets Morph Into Betrayal

  • Secrets can morph into lies, deception, and large betrayals that sit at the relationship's core.
  • The longer a secret is held, the more it grows and distorts the shared reality of a couple.
ADVICE

Pump The Brakes After A Bombshell

  • Slow down and give yourselves time to absorb big revelations before responding.
  • Avoid rapid reactions and create space to think together about next steps.
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