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Sep 2024
1h 2m

We Had Boundaries and He Crossed Them

Esther Perel Global Media
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They were in a consensual, non-monogamous relationship and happily growing their family. But he broke the first rule of their relationship, and it resulted in a major crisis—an unplanned pregnancy involving another woman. They are committed to each other, but this unforeseen transformation of their family has many unexpected consequences that involve their e ... Show More
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