Expectations of others may be too high when placed on one person, but it's not that our expectations are too high overall. We need community, groups, friends, and different levels of relationships for support and fulfillment. Currently, a significant number of people are disconnected from family members, and among the younger generation, half do not have a best friend.
Couples have arguments over many topics. However, it’s through resolving conflict that both people in the relationship feel heard and seen. Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and New York Times-bestselling author Esther Perel says conflict when navigated skillfully can lead to growth, resilience, and a stronger bond. In this conversation with John Donvan, Perel discusses her new online course, shares her experience working with different relationship types, strategies for transforming conflict into a constructive dialogue, and the importance of validating both sides’ perspectives.
Our guest: Esther Perel, Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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