Esther Perel
The New Yorker Interview
“This Is What Happens to Couples Under Stress”: An Interview with Esther Perel
The therapist, author, and podcast host offers wisdom on navigating romantic relationships under quarantine.
By Rachel Syme
Screening Room
Why Perfect Wedding Vows Embrace Imperfection
Take a deep breath, pose at an Instagram-friendly angle, and deliver the words that will govern your marriage for eternity. No pressure.
By Sean Lavery
The New Yorker Interview
Love Is Not a Permanent State of Enthusiasm: An Interview with Esther Perel
From the New Yorker Festival, the couples therapist and podcast host discusses infidelity, apologies, and the problem with wedding vows these days.
By Alexandra Schwartz
Books
In Defense of Adulterers
Esther Perel’s new book argues for a more compassionate understanding of our unruly desires.
By Zoë Heller