
La cosa è talmente normale e universalmente condivisa da rientrare ormai nell'affollato mondo dei luoghi comuni. Tutto ha un prezzo, e la sicurezza sentimentale si paga in svalutazione erotica. I media fanno a gara a lanciare periodici allarmi: una relazione monogama porta inevitabilmente, fatalmente, al calo del desiderio. La stabilità amorosa è la tomba del sesso, parafrasando, ma non troppo, un noto adagio. 'This is a must-have for all married couples and has completely changed my thinking.' - SUNDAY TIMES STYLE Her new book, THE STATE OF AFFAIRS, proposes a new perspective on infidelity' - GRAZIA she's the first person I ask for advice' - Cara Delevingne A brilliantly intelligent plea for complexity, understanding, and - as always - kindness.' - Alain de Botton Thank heavens for this woman.' - Lena Dunham 'Esther Perel does nothing short of strip us of our deepest biases, remind us of our purpose in connecting as lovers, and save relationships that might otherwise sink into the sea-all with even-handed wisdom, fresh morality, and wise prose. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected - an expression of longing and loss.Ī must-read for anyone who has ever cheated or been cheated on, or who simply wants a new framework for understanding relationships. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic because they threaten our emotional security. Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Why do people cheat? Can an affair ever help a marriage? Esther is also an executive producer and host of the award-winning podcast Where Should We Begin? Learn more at or by following on Instagram. Her newest book is theNew York Times bestseller The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 20 million views and her international bestseller Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence became a global phenomenon translated into 25 languages. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. I've dedicated my life and career to understanding and improving human relationships. I imagine a world where we experience a sense of aliveness and vitality in our relationships, because the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
