Chapter
The Role of Marriage in Modern Society
1:34:12 - 1:58:02 (23:49)
In this podcast, Esther Perel discusses the cultural meaning of marriage and how it has become an institution that still guides people in their approach to relationships. She explores the challenges of modern coupledom and how individuals can bring their best selves to their partners just as they do to other aspects of their lives.
Clips
The speaker shares their experience traveling the globe and discussing the topic of infidelity and its impact on individuals and relationships.
1:34:12 - 1:36:54 (02:41)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience traveling the globe and discussing the topic of infidelity and its impact on individuals and relationships. They also unpack the concept of gaslighting and its effects on one's sense of reality.
ChapterThe Role of Marriage in Modern Society
Episode#241: The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (with Esther Perel)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Esther Perel discusses how marriage is a cultural anchor and the importance of commitment within the construct of it, but adds that the cultural meaning of marriage should not be just a legal term.
1:36:54 - 1:45:18 (08:24)
Summary
Esther Perel discusses how marriage is a cultural anchor and the importance of commitment within the construct of it, but adds that the cultural meaning of marriage should not be just a legal term.
ChapterThe Role of Marriage in Modern Society
Episode#241: The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (with Esther Perel)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The expectations of marriage have never been higher, but what people invest in it hasn't measured up.
1:45:18 - 1:50:03 (04:45)
Summary
The expectations of marriage have never been higher, but what people invest in it hasn't measured up. People bring the best of themselves, not to their partner, but to their work, friends, colleagues, hobbies, and children. So, what is keeping people from bringing their best selves to their relationships?
ChapterThe Role of Marriage in Modern Society
Episode#241: The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (with Esther Perel)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Couples therapist Esther Perel discusses the value of couples therapy conversations and the importance of knowing that we matter to others, which involves doing for others.
1:50:04 - 1:58:02 (07:57)
Summary
Couples therapist Esther Perel discusses the value of couples therapy conversations and the importance of knowing that we matter to others, which involves doing for others.