Esther Perel: The #1 Reason Relationships Are FAILING Today! How To Create Love That Lasts & Have Better Sex

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Oct 28, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Esther Perel, a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, delves into the intricacies of modern relationships. She highlights the significance of vulnerability and community support in fostering deep connections. Esther explains how heightened expectations complicate partnerships, urging listeners to prioritize intimacy over mere physicality. With insightful anecdotes, she sheds light on the role of pleasure in relationships and challenges the isolating effects of our digital age. Prepare for a transformative exploration of love and connection!

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High Expectations in Modern Love

Modern society expects one person to fulfill the roles an entire village once did.
This creates immense pressure on romantic relationships.

ADVICE

Build a Community

Cultivate a strong community outside your romantic relationship. Diversify your support system to avoid overburdening your partner.

ADVICE

Nurture Your Relationship

Don't neglect your romantic relationship. Continue putting effort into connection and intimacy, just like you do in other areas of life.

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In this powerful episode of The School of Greatness, I sit down with world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel at the Summit of Greatness. Esther brings her profound wisdom to explore the complexities of modern relationships, diving deep into topics like eroticism, intimacy, and the challenges of finding connection in our digital age. She shares fascinating insights about why people struggle with relationships today, offering practical guidance for both singles and couples. Through personal stories, including a touching revelation about her husband's kidney transplant, Esther demonstrates how vulnerability and community support are essential for human connection. This conversation is filled with transformative insights that will change how you think about love, relationships, and what makes us feel truly alive.

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN

Why we expect more from romantic relationships today than ever before, and how this impacts our ability to connect
The three core things people fight for in relationships: care and closeness, respect and recognition, and power and control
How to build meaningful relationships in an age of "modern loneliness" where we're more connected yet more isolated than ever
The crucial difference between having sex and experiencing eroticism, and why it matters for intimate relationships
How to heal from sexual trauma and reclaim control, connection, and pleasure in relationships

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