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Esther Perel

Nacido: September 13, 1958 – Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist and relationship expert who writes about intimacy, desire, infidelity, and modern couplehood. She is the author of Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs and host of Where Should We Begin? Her TED talks have reached millions worldwide.

Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor

Esther Perel was raised in Antwerp, Belgium, the daughter of Sala Ferlegier and Icek Perel, both survivors of Nazi concentration camps and the sole survivors of their families. She has described that upbringing as one marked by trauma, resilience, and an intense insistence on vitality, a sensibility that later informed her interest in how people seek not only security, but aliveness. After studying in Jerusalem and completing graduate training in the United States, including expressive arts and family-therapy work, she settled in New York. There she built her practice and spent the early part of her career working with refugees, immigrants, and intercultural couples negotiating identity, tradition, and change. ((https://www.estherperel.com/tour2024))

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Just as we have marriage ceremonies to mark the beginning of a union, we also need rituals to mark the end
-Ending a marriage, with grace and respect
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Infidelity is still such a taboo, but we need to create a safe space for productive conversation
-We need to start a new conversation about infidelity
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The process of mate selection has been democratized
-How technology has transformed how we connect — and reject — in the digital age
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To me, there is a world of difference between "not being dead" and "being alive."
-Meet Esther
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Every relationship straddles how do I stay connected to myself without losing you? And how do I connect with you without losing me?
-ReThinking with Adam Grant: Esther Perel on the relationship baggage we bring to work

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This plan synthesizes the four pillars of modern relationship science to provide a comprehensive toolkit for emotional health. It is ideal for therapists, coaches, or individuals seeking to master the mechanics of long-term intimacy and attachment.

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Erotic Intelligence in Long-Term Love
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The Psychology of Connection

This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to move beyond surface-level interactions and heal strained relationships. It is particularly beneficial for individuals looking to balance emotional intimacy with strong personal boundaries through evidence-based psychological strategies.

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This plan is essential for couples feeling disconnected or stuck in cycles of conflict. It offers a science-based roadmap for those ready to move past surface-level interactions toward a deeply secure and passionate partnership.

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This course is essential for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern dating and social dynamics. It provides a structured approach to understanding attraction, making it ideal for individuals who want to move past the platonic stage and build deeper romantic connections.

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Voces de la Comunidad

"Esther Perel is America’s first clear-eyed public intellectual on love"

Quartz

"If there’s such a thing as a celebrity couple’s therapist, it’s Esther Perel"

Vogue

"And then there’s couples therapist Esther Perel, who in recent years has had as much claim to being the public face of psychotherapy as anyone in our field"

Psychotherapy Networker

"Esther Perel’s breathtakingly frank therapy podcasts have revitalised the stale private lives of millions"

The Guardian

"The psychotherapist Esther Perel knows how to work a room"

The New Yorker

"Esther Perel Is Fighting the Tyranny of Positivity"

GQ

"Influential therapist Esther Perel lets listeners in on her sessions with anonymous couples"

TIME

"Psychotherapist Esther Perel is one of the most influential thinkers on sex and relationships in the world"

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