Relational
Why Affairs Happen
Affairs often signal a search for self-discovery rather than just physical intimacy. People cheat to explore different parts of themselves.
Affairs are way less about sex and a lot more about desire: desire for attention, desire to feel special, desire to feel seen.— Esther Perel
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The thinker
World-Renowned Relationship Expert
Esther Perel is a renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author, celebrated for her groundbreaking work on infidelity, erotic intelligence, and maintaining desire in long-term relationships. Her books, 'Mating in Captivity' and 'The State of Affairs,' have revolutionized the way we understand intimacy and infidelity.
Based on Rethinking Infidelity, summarised and reframed by Insights.
Part of these journeys
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