Jan 26

I Told My Friend I Was in Love with Her, Then She Told Everyone

Esther speaks with a young man whose confession of love for a close friend sets off a chain reaction he never expected. After exposing his love, his secret is out, his five-year relationship ends, and his friend group begins to fracture. He is now navigating heartbreak, betrayal, ... Show More

49m 13s

Jan 19

It's Very Hard to Live with a Saint

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? Barely a year into marriage, they're trapped in a cycle of explosive conflict. She can do no right, and he can do no wrong. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of gen ... Show More

42m 52s

Jan 12

Was I Used for a Visa?

She comes to Esther reeling from the end of a five-year relationship marked by love, deceit, and manipulation. After discovering her partner’s infidelities and hearing a therapist describe him as a possible psychopath or narcissist, she struggles to understand what was real. Toge ... Show More

55m 12s

Aug 2023

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: Friendship — My Reliable Gift

Today, we’re sharing an episode of Where Should We Begin?, a Vox Media podcast hosted by the iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel. Listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. In this episode, a Where Should We Begin ... Show More

58m 34s

Sep 2021

When Is the Right Time To Bring Up My Past When Dating?

Starting a new relationship can be rough, regardless of whether it's a love interest or a new friend! So what do you talk about? Your deepest thoughts or the weather? Hear what the lads have to say on this weeks episode of Prompt Us! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww ... Show More

33m 54s

Jul 2023

Esther Perel

Psychotherapist, author and podcaster Esther Perel joins me to talk all about power and desire, pornography and relationships, infidelity, and the reasons why we cheat. Plus, she breaks down some of the biggest shifts she’s seen over the last four decades of her couples therapy p ... Show More

50m 49s

Nov 2022

380: Understanding What's Good For Us In Relationships

Knowing what we want and what is good for us in a relationship is not always easy. In today's episode we break down many relationship myths and work to get to the bottom of what you should be looking for both when seeking a partner or if you're currently in a relationship. Buckle ... Show More

46m 11s

Oct 2017

118: Bad Breakups: Learn How Past Relationships Shape Who We Are

Chances are you've been through a breakup at some point in your life. Whether it was a recent and difficult breakup, or a high school sweetheart from years ago, these events shape who we are and how we form new relationships. Learning how to accept and validate your feelings is c ... Show More

52m 2s

Jun 2022

The Heartbreak of Starting Over

Breakups are tough no matter the length of the relationship. From sharing pets to having the same friend group, life post-breakup is going to look different. Learning how to adjust to life on your own will take some time. This week we'll be breaking down some tips for self-discov ... Show More

1h 3m

Dec 2017

124: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa...Oh My!

Navigating the complexities of an inter-faith relationship can be difficult, especially during the holiday season. Forty-nine perfect of unmarried relationships and 39% of marriages are inter-faith, and the numbers continues to grow. Today's episode will help you learn how to com ... Show More

1 h

Jan 2024

Episode 261: Breaking Negative Cycles In Relationships

<p>A negative cycle starts when one partner in a relationship feels hurt and then says something critical. Then, the other partner feels hurt and responds in kind. This repeats over and over, and the hurt feelings escalate. In the last episode, we talked about why these cycles ha ... Show More

31m 59s

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