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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.
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.
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.
Books

In Defense of Adulterers

Esther Perel’s new book argues for a more compassionate understanding of our unruly desires.