TED Radio Hour Listen Again — Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships (2020)
Aug 27, 2021
Join Esther Perel, a renowned couples and family therapist, as she shares her insights on building resilient relationships amidst life's challenges. She explores the transformative power of communication during crises and delves into the complex dance between intimacy and desire in modern love. Perel candidly discusses infidelity, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and deeper connections post-betrayal. She also highlights the vital role of resilience in workplace dynamics, illustrating how personal relationships shape our professional lives.
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Perel's Parents
- Esther Perel's parents were Holocaust survivors who found each other due to the shared trauma.
- Their differing backgrounds highlighted the circumstantial nature of post-war marriages.
Rise of Couples Therapy
- Couples therapy gained popularity as marriage shifted from a no-exit enterprise to one with higher expectations.
- The ability to leave a relationship changed the dynamics and demands within it.
The Crisis of Desire
- Good sex often fades in long-term relationships, even with enduring love.
- Desire, an expression of individuality, is central to modern love and often fades in long-term relationships.