Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Esther Calling - Four Affairs, Four Divorces. Why Do I Keep Doing This?
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Jun 17, 2024 In this thought-provoking conversation, a caller grapples with the aftermath of four affairs and four divorces, searching for patterns that lead to her cycle of self-sabotage. Esther Perel guides her through the complexities of love, highlighting the push and pull between longing for connection and the desire for freedom. They explore the impact of past experiences on current relationships, the nuances of intimacy, and the burdens of unfulfilled expectations. Together, they seek paths to healthier relationships and the importance of communication.
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Four Marriages, Four Affairs
- The caller, a 46-year-old woman, has been married and divorced four times.
- Each marriage ended in infidelity, despite respecting her second and fourth husbands.
Current Affair and Fears
- The caller was unhappy in her sex life until her current relationship, an affair with a married man.
- Now that the relationship is getting serious, she fears repeating past patterns.
Relationship Patterns
- The caller's relationships always start positively but end similarly.
- She chose partners as opposites of her previous ones, seeking love without struggle or needing to prove herself.