Chapter
The Importance of Communication in Relationships
21:53 - 31:01 (09:08)
Psychotherapist and author Esther Perel discusses the nuance, complexity, and misunderstandings that come with trying to communicate effectively in relationships. She emphasizes the need for communication and acknowledgement of each other's needs in order to sustain a healthy relationship.
Clips
The idea of "settling" in a relationship can be flawed as having a checklist for a partner can hinder the potential for a story to unfold and for the relationship to surprise you.
21:53 - 23:16 (01:22)
Summary
The idea of "settling" in a relationship can be flawed as having a checklist for a partner can hinder the potential for a story to unfold and for the relationship to surprise you. Embracing the unknown and allowing a story to develop is key to finding true love at any age.
ChapterThe Importance of Communication in Relationships
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Love is not restricted by age as people have the opportunity to start new lives in their 50s, 60s, 70s.
23:17 - 24:21 (01:04)
Summary
Love is not restricted by age as people have the opportunity to start new lives in their 50s, 60s, 70s. As people mature, they love differently and are more likely to accept certain things and reject others, but settling for less than what one wants is not the key to a successful relationship.
ChapterThe Importance of Communication in Relationships
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker discusses the indicators that suggest that a relationship is not working.
24:22 - 26:56 (02:34)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the indicators that suggest that a relationship is not working. These indicators include contempt, loss of aliveness, toxicity, and profounded dehumanization.
ChapterThe Importance of Communication in Relationships
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Esther Perel discusses the challenges of embracing complexity and nuance in public discourse, and how she deals with being misrepresented by those who haven't engaged with her work.
26:56 - 29:13 (02:16)
Summary
Esther Perel discusses the challenges of embracing complexity and nuance in public discourse, and how she deals with being misrepresented by those who haven't engaged with her work.
ChapterThe Importance of Communication in Relationships
Episode#271: Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More - Esther Perel
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host discusses the potential harm of emotional dumping on your partner rather than self-soothing, seeking therapy or venting to others outside of the relationship, and the importance of balance in communication and honesty within a relationship.
29:13 - 31:01 (01:48)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the potential harm of emotional dumping on your partner rather than self-soothing, seeking therapy or venting to others outside of the relationship, and the importance of balance in communication and honesty within a relationship.