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“When we select a partner, we commit to a story. Yet we remain forever curious: what other stories could we have been part of? Affairs offer us a window into those other lives, a peek at the stranger within. Adultery is often the revenge of the deserted possibilities.”

Quote by Esther Perel

Book:Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic

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Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic

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Esther Perel is a renowned author and therapist known for her profound insights into couple relationships and sexual psychology. Her work delves into the complexities of modern marriage, love, and sex, offering readers a unique perspective. more

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