By Kelsey Borresen — 2019
Experts say this common communication issue can push couples apart.
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Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening can help end the suffering of an individual, put an end to war and change the world for the better. Watch as he explains how to practice compassionate listening.
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Lost at work? In this talk, Esther Perel dives into how relational intelligence can guide us toward well-being and success.
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Dating today allows us to hide behind screens and profiles. But how do you build up the courage to go up to someone and start a conversation in real life, if you are shy? Let me know if the prospect of chatting to a stranger makes you nervous, and how you approach these situations.
Googler Logan Ury talks to author and sex advice columnist Dan Savage, as well as "Mating In Captivity" author Esther Perel, in the fifth of our Modern Romance talks. They discuss infidelity, new models for marriage, abstinence-only sex education, and monogamy.
"How do I know when I've found The One?" - Austin, Baltimore, MD This idea of finding "The One" is problematic for relationships. The paradox of choice creates a real sense of anxiety for people looking to find a long-term partner.
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Relationships are going through a complex cultural shift. Expectations on intimate partnerships are at an all-time high, yet we lack the tools and resources to reach this new Olympus.
In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed sex draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise.
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Whether you suspect you are being emotionally abused, fear that you might be emotionally abusing your partner, or think that both you and your partner are emotionally abusing each other, this book is for you.