Affairs are the ultimate betrayal of trust — but according to relationship therapist Esther Perel, they’re more complicated than you might think. Here’s what drives infidelity and how to move forward from it: http://t.ted.com/jyR0Rqn | TED

Desire doesn’t disappear—it gets buried under routine, roles, and responsibilities. This self-paced course from psychotherapist Esther Perel is your guided path back to each other | Esther Perel

Modern relationships are cauldrons of contradictory longings: safety and excitement, grounding and transcendence, the comfort of love and the heat of passion. | Esther Perel

Let’s talk about what’s changed in relationships - and if you missed me live at Psychotherapy Networking Symposium - I hope you’ll join me for 2 days of conversation, workshops, and experiences at my annual Sessions Live: Mating in the MetaCrisis happening April 25 and 26. Reserve your virtual ticket here: https://www.estherperel.com/sessions-live | Esther Perel

In the most recent episode of his What Now? podcast, my friend Trevor Noah asked me what I was like as a little girl. I'm curious: Are there certain people or memories that shaped your outlook? 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. | Esther Perel

Am I being gaslit by my partner or am I being oversensitive? The question itself reveals so much. If you are constantly questioning and doubting yourself, then you know something's not right. Hear more about this episode on gaslighting and other episodes on my podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has now returned with a new season under The Vox Media Podcast Network. Tune in on Apple Podcasts and subscribe today. | Esther Perel

Earlier this month, I sat down with Dan Harris on the Ten Percent Happier podcast to talk about the "One Thing That Will Improve the Quality of Your Life." Listen to the full episode through the link below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esther-perel-on-the-one-thing-that-will-improve/id1087147821?i=1000639230558 | Esther Perel