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Esther Perel

Psychotherapist specialising in relationships; author of "Mating in Captivity"

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Esther Perel, updated daily.

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2 days ago
Nov 2

Twice Married, To Each Other | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They were married, divorced, and then married again.

Esther Perel
9 days ago
Oct 26

Is My Fantasy Ruining My Love Life? Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode: After years of struggling to stay present during sex, one caller wonders if her fantasies are keeping her from the intimacy she longs for.

Esther Perel
16 days ago
Oct 19

Can I Still Be a Good Man if I Leave? | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: After decades together, he wonders whether he can stay in a marriage where intimacy and connection has all but disappeared.

Esther Perel
23 days ago
Oct 12

I Want You To Want Me | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: Couples often struggle with gaps in their sex drives, but what does a couple do when one person has no desire for sex whatsoever?

Esther Perel
4 weeks ago
Oct 5

I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But... | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

In this classic session of Where Should We Begin?, she has no boundaries, he’s walled off. And their opposing communication styles cause immediate tension in this explosive session.

Esther Perel
5 weeks ago
Sep 28

My Ex, His AI Girlfriend, And Our Kids | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin?

Esther Perel
6 weeks ago
Sep 21

Good Relationships Need Better Fights with Priya Parker | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: Conflict is not toxic or immoral. In fact, it's generative and the lifeblood of our relationships. It isn't something to avoid.

Esther Perel
7 weeks ago
Sep 14
2 months ago
Aug 31

On Again/Off Again | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? They've been on and off for almost 20 years.

Esther Perel
2 months ago
Aug 24

Will I Always Be Alone? | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: He comes to Esther not with a singular question but with an overflow of words and unspoken truths.

Esther Perel
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