Infidelity

As tempting as it is to reduce affairs to sex and lies, I believe infidelity is a portal into the complex landscape of relationships and the boundaries we draw to bind them. I urge you to engage in these important conversations.

“Love is messy; infidelity, more so.”

Articles on

Infidelity

April 21, 2022

The Myth of Unconditional Love in Romantic Relationships

When it comes to romantic relationships, “till death do us part” isn’t just a vow, it’s a plan. But what happens when plans change? What happens when we’re not meeting each others’ needs?

June 29, 2021

Feeling Alone in a Relationship? You’re not alone.

Over the last decade, we’ve experienced a new type of loneliness—the loss of connection, trust, and capital while we are next to the person with whom we’re not supposed to be lonely.

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Podcasts on

Infidelity

Esther Calling - One Relationship. Two Truths.

She’s reeling from a relationship that brought both deep love and deep betrayal. After discovering that her boyfriend had been lying about the terms of their polyamorous arrangement, she’s left struggling to reconcile the intimacy they shared with the deception that shattered it. Esther helps her understand how to integrate these two truths and the transformative power of honoring both love and pain in the journey toward healing. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com.

The Chronic Philanderer

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? He's been cheating on her for years, and she's had enough. Now she wants to know: is he in or is he out?

When I'm Manic I Cheat

Bipolar, infidelity, open relationships: they're stuck in a world of loaded words. Her friends are convinced she should leave, but she doesn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps. Programming note: This conversation was recorded before the COVID-19 lockdown.

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