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

Modern relationships are cauldrons of contradictory longings: safety and excitement, grounding and transcendence, the comfort of love and the heat of passion. We want it all and, in long-term monogamous relationships, we want it with one person. Reconciling the domestic and the erotic is a delicate balancing act that we achieve intermittently at best. It requires knowing your partner while recognizing their persistent mystery; creating security while remaining open to the unknown; cultivating in

Do you think the end game of marriage is dating? I share my thoughts in this video, and I'm curious your perspective or if you'd like to share where you currently are in your dating journey. Comment below. | 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

Season 2 of Where Should We Begin has come to Apple Podcasts! In Episode 1, we meet a couple who came to me not because of a challenge they faced in their relationship, but rather within their family ecosystem. Step into my office with a new episode every Friday, available on Apple Podcasts. Tap *subscribe* to get notified when a new episode becomes available. https://apple.co/2rAByer #WhereShouldWeBegin | Esther Perel