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Esther Perel, born in 1958 in Antwerp, Belgium, is a prominent psychotherapist and best-selling author. She is acclaimed for her books "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" (2006) and "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity" (2017). Perel explores the complexities of modern relationships, blending her expertise in couples therapy with her multicultural background. more Esther Perel, born in 1958 in Antwerp, Belgium, is a prominent psychotherapist and best-selling author. She is acclaimed for her books "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" (2006) and "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity" (2017). Perel explores the complexities of modern relationships, blending her expertise in couples therapy with her multicultural background. In 2016, she launched the popular podcast "Where Should We Begin?", giving listeners an intimate look into real-life therapy sessions. Her work has been translated into more than 25 languages, making her insights accessible globally. Perel holds degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Lesley University, and she frequently speaks at conferences and workshops around the world. less

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"When intimacy collapses into fusion, it is not a lack of closeness but too much closeness that impedes desire."
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"We seek the reassurance of love, but crave the excitement of desire."
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"Uncertainty keeps desire alive."
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"Erotic intelligence thrives on the unpredictable and the unknown."
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"Your first marriage is to your parents, and it’s the shortest of all marriages."
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"Life will bring you the same challenges, the same problems, the same issues until you learn your lesson."
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"Sometimes you need to slow down in order to be able to speed up."
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"Love is a verb. It's something you do."
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"The more we are able to embrace conflict, the more able we are to repair injury. "
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"The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life. "
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