Is My Fantasy Ruining My Love Life?

After decades together, he wonders whether he can stay in a marriage where intimacy and connection has all but disappeared. He's touch-starved and lonely and questioning whether preserving the family unit for the sake of his young daughter, is worth the cost of losing himself. Es ...  Show more

Couples often struggle with gaps in their sex drives, but what does a couple do when one person has no desire for sex whatsoever? A married couple comes to Esther with this question: one of them has recently discovered that she's asexual, while the other craves sex as a primary f ...  Show more

Esther Perel is a renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and host of the groundbreaking podcast “Where Should We Begin?” This conversation explores the vicissitudes of modern love and Esther’s non-judgmental approach to relationships, emphasizing the tension between our ne ...  Show more

On today’s episode, we hear about: • A wife struggling to feel valued by her demanding husband • A woman wondering how to tell her son he’s the product of a one-night stand • A woman coming to terms with the fact that her relationship is over ☎️ Listen to the original call with S ...  Show more

On today’s episode, we hear about: · A woman struggling with unmet expectations in her mid-30s · A follow-up on a couple struggling with marriage issues · A husband hoping to rebuild trust after his wife’s affair Next Steps: ☎️ Listen to Michael’s original call. 📞 Ask John a que ...  Show more