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All About Love with Esther Perel

Dec 13, 2023
Renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel shares her wisdom on love, conflict, and human connection. She answers personal questions from her new game 'Where Should We Begin' and discusses worst dates and delicate family dynamics. The podcast covers topics like relationship advice, challenges of vulnerability, navigating conflict, childhood influence on relationships, and relationship myths.
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Quick takeaways

  • Balancing security and adventure is crucial in relationships, recognizing the need for both individuality and togetherness.
  • Maintaining a healthy relationship requires finding a balance between stability and change, and regularly assessing and adjusting the balance between individualism and togetherness.

Deep dives

Tackling the Myths of Love and Relationships

In this episode, the host and guests discuss the unhelpful myths surrounding love and relationships. They debunk the idea of finding one person for everything, the notion that partners should always understand each other without verbalizing their feelings, the belief that passion and desire in relationships should always be spontaneous, and the expectation that couples should share the same views and opinions on everything. They emphasize the importance of balancing security and adventure in relationships and recognizing the need for both individuality and togetherness. They highlight the need for flexibility, adaptability, and fluidity in relationships to ensure a dynamic and fulfilling connection.

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