You are Vocal on the Criticism But Silent on the Compliments
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 34
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Summary
In this episode, Esther Perel works with a couple on the brink of divorce, helping them to understand the underlying issues driving their disconnection. They explore how their focus on family has overshadowed their individual needs and relationship. The session uncovers deep-seated patterns from their childhoods that influence their behaviors and expectations in the marriage, offering a path towards reconnection and a new shared story.Episode description
She feels abandoned by him, he feels choked by her, and their marriage is at a tipping point. They are a couple so focused on their kids that they have lost their connection and their sense of self. Despite creating a life story where family is the center of everything, they feel completely alone. Can Esther help them write a new story?
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