Chapter
Navigating the Monogamish Relationship
50:07 - 55:36 (05:28)
Dr. Esther Perel provides suggestions and resources for couples who want to explore a more flexible approach to monogamy. The conversation can lead to intimacy and acceptance between partners as they navigate boundaries, emotions, and sexual health.
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Some men see sex as the only language through which they can experience emotional intimacy and tenderness, especially when they are unable to connect with their partners.
50:07 - 53:52 (03:45)
Summary
Some men see sex as the only language through which they can experience emotional intimacy and tenderness, especially when they are unable to connect with their partners. Women often describe men who open up and are truly intimate with them, but only in a sexual context, due to societal constraints on men expressing their emotions.
ChapterNavigating the Monogamish Relationship
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Couples who engage in conversations about their fantasies and interests outside of their relationship can experience deeper and more intimate relationships.
53:52 - 55:36 (01:43)
Summary
Couples who engage in conversations about their fantasies and interests outside of their relationship can experience deeper and more intimate relationships. Recognizing and accepting each other's erotic freedom, even in just fantasies, can bring partners closer together.