![]() It’s also frequently a factor in whether or not to continue the relationship. Now, of course, sex does enter the equation-and usually as part of the dating process. When you chose your mate, or somebody chose your mate for you, sex did not enter into the equation.” For a long time the idea that passion and marriage could go together was a contradiction in terms. We want marriage, companionship, economic support, family life - and then on top of that we want our partner to be our best friend, confidant and passionate lover. In an article from Salon, 9/26/06, Perel expands on one of her main points: “Relationships are crumbling under the weight of our expectations. ![]() That Too-High Bar for Modern Relationships Now she’s completed a TED talk, which is available at the end of this post.īut first, some of her thoughts from her book and past interviews… An experienced couples therapist, she brings both insight and humor into her analysis of the challenges of long-term relationships. Several years ago I attended, along with many more colleagues than I usually see at local conferences, a presentation by Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence(2006). ![]() Is it any wonder that so many relationships crumble under the weight of it all? Esther Perel, author of Mating In Captivity ![]() At the same time, we expect our committed relationships to be romantic as well as emotionally and sexually fulfilling. ![]() Today, we turn to one person to provide what an entire village once did: a sense of grounding, meaning, and continuity. ![]()
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