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Mar 2024
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From Lust to Lasting Commitment | Esther...

Lewis Howes
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Esther Perel says monogamy is now a choice rather than a given, so we must thoughtfully negotiate needs instead of feeling entitled to fulfill every desire. She believes partners who share core values and life vision, not just attraction, create relationships that thrive long-term. Though novelty and differences draw us in initially, over time differing worl ... Show More
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