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#199 Esther Perel: Cultivating Desire (2019)
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Love vs. Desire: Two Different Forces in Relationships
Love thrives on closeness, deep knowledge, predictability, and stability, while desire is fueled by mystery, curiosity, the unknown, and exploration. The challenge in modern relationships is wanting both love and desire in the same space, which has not historically been sought. In the past, love and marriage were separate concepts; marriage was mainly a financial union, not centered around love or passion. Seeking both security and passion in a single relationship is a modern dilemma not easily resolved.
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