Name: The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
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Author: Esther Perel
ISBN: 9780062322593

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The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity

Type

Physical Book

Author

Esther Perel

Publisher

Harper Paperbacks

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

352

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.7 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN13

9780062322593

Synopsis "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity "

"A fresh look at infidelity, broadening the focus from the havoc it wreaks within a committed relationship to consider also why people do it, what it means to them, and why breaking up is the expected response to duplicity -- but not necessarily the wisest one." -- LA Review of BooksFrom iconic couples' therapist and bestselling author of Mating in Captivity comes a provocative and controversial look at infidelity with practical, honest, and empathetic advice for how to move beyond it.An affair: it can rob a couple of their relationship, their happiness, their very identity. And yet, this extremely common human experience is so poorly understood. What are we to make of this time-honored taboo--universally forbidden yet universally practiced? Why do people cheat--even those in happy marriages? Why does an affair hurt so much? When we say infidelity, what exactly do we mean? Do our romantic expectations of marriage set us up for betrayal? Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Can an affair ever help a marriage? Perel weaves real-life case stories with incisive psychological and cultural analysis in this fast-paced and compelling book.For the past ten years, Perel has traveled the globe and worked with hundreds of couples who have grappled with infidelity. Betrayal hurts, she writes, but it can be healed. An affair can even be the doorway to a new marriage--with the same person. With the right approach, couples can grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences, together or apart.Affairs, she argues, have a lot to teach us about modern relationships--what we expect, what we think we want, and what we feel entitled to. They offer a unique window into our personal and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment. Through examining illicit love from multiple angles, Perel invites readers into an honest, enlightened, and entertaining exploration of modern marriage in its many variations.Fiercely intelligent, The State of Affairs provides a daring framework for understanding the intricacies of love and desire. As Perel observes, "Love is messy; infidelity more so. But it is also a window, like no other, into the crevices of the human heart."

Esther Perel

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Hello, I'm Esther... I imagine a world where we experience a sense of vitality in our relationships, because the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. I have dedicated my life and career to understanding and improving human relationships. Let's keep learning together

New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist Esther Perel is recognized as one of the most insightful and original voices today on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she runs a therapeutic practice in New York City and works as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Her acclaimed TED talks have garnered over 20 million views and her international bestseller, Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, became a global phenomenon, translated into 25 languages. Her most recent book is the New York Times bestseller, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Esther is also the executive producer and host of the award-winning podcast Where Should We Begin?. For more information, visit EstherPerel.com or follow @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.

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