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Mating in Captivity

How to keep desire and passion alive in long-term relationships

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Mating in Captivity

By: Esther Perel
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 THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FROM THE HOST OF HIT PODCAST 'WHERE SHOULD WE BEGIN'

"Esther Perel is magic...What she knows about relationships, love, sex and everything in between will...inspire you and help you unlock all the answers you've been looking for." - Steven Bartlett

"Esther Perel's greatest gift is her intuitive insight into the human heart and mind, she really blows me away." - Oprah Winfrey

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A bold, provocative new take on intimacy and sex in modern romance

World-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel looks at the story of sex in committed couples, exploring the complex interplay between love and desire in long-term relationships. Can we desire what we already have? What does it take to keep lust alive?

Drawing on over thirty years' experience counselling couples, Perel reconciles the erotic with the domestic, offering practical insights and advice for reigniting the spark that may have faded over time. Through case studies and lively discussion, Perel shows us how we can foster and unlock the key to more exciting, playful and even poetic sex in long-term relationships.

Smart, witty and explosively original, Mating in Captivity will transform the way you live and love.

"Mating in Captivity...articulates a poignant and unacknowledged modern crisis for the first time." - The Evening Standard

"Perel's ideas are like the chorus of a really good pop song - instantly familiar because they resonate deeply." - Observer©2006 Esther Perel (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers Relationships
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Esther is a gem in the relationship field! This book should be read by anyone who wants to understand themselves, relationships, infidelity and more in order to have a more fulfilling relationship.

Essential for all couples

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Wow! What an incredible book, and yes it has unlocked my erotic intelligence. In the suave of reading this book, it has strengthened my relationship and open me to new possibilities in the space that I once was closed to.

Exceptional book

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well worth listening to.. this is insightful and helpful
it brings light to many variations of what relationships endure and work to overcome..

intriguing and enlightens on a taboo subject

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Wow, everyone in a long term relationship should read/hear this book!! Such valuable incite. Thank you

life changing

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This book could be more accurately marketed - rather than unlocking it’s kind of more observing. While it’s really interesting, it’s hard to apply much of it unless you see your own self in the case studies. Some good key takeaways, but generally not a book of advice but more a book of challenging you to think, and then maybe go and see your own therapist to work out your issues.

Interesting, but not a self help book.

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A must read for singles as well! Provides interesting introspection regardless of relationship status

Partnered or unpartnered

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Throughout history we hear stories of different matrimonial arrangements from King David and his wives and concubines to much simpler Isaac who had Rebecca, the parents of Jacob and Esau, the ultimate founders of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths, the dominant moral religions today. I am not sure where this author is anchoring her moral anchor, which is perhaps one unsettling aspect of the book. Lots to learn hear from a thoughtful author.

Interesting perspectives on human relationships

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Overall, I found this book very insightful with insight on reasons and ways for sexuality.

A good perspective when delivered along with other resources on relationship psychology

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Great book for couples, especially after children. Many ideas how to practice eroticism & not just wait for sex. Thx E 🙏

Great insights

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simple: read (listen) to this book. the earlier in life, the better. you won't regret it

a mature perspective on love

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