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Nov 17
50m 44s

One Relationship. Two Truths.

Esther Perel Global Media
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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 transform ... Show More
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