At every part of the journey, these couples can’t help falling in love with each other all over again!
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This episode is a joyous celebration of all the relationships in our lives. It’s challenging, poignant but ultimately hugely practical.
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I am joined by Terry Real for a conversation about grandiosity, shame, and the part that they play in relationships. Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher.
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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.
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.
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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