#250: Why Some Relationships Dont Last with Esther Perel

Published: Dec. 2, 2021, 11 a.m.

b"This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and InsideTracker.\\n\\nAs human beings, relationships are fundamental to who we are. We know that relationships can be a big source of happiness and fulfillment in our lives, but they can also be a major source of stress. So, why is it that we often find relationships so hard?\\n\\nThis week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sat down with Esther Perel to talk about how we can begin to navigate roles, expectations, and flexibility in our relationships, how we are under pressure not only to have the perfect relationship, but also to portray this illusion to others, and why so many couples get it wrong when trying to solve differences.\\n\\nEsther Perel is a psychotherapist and is recognized as one of today\\u2019s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into nearly 30 languages. Esther is an executive producer and host of the podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How\\u2019s Work?\\n\\nIn this episode, we dive into:\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\n-The need to be right in our relationships (7:00)\\xa0\\n-Reflective listening and having the ability to see multiple truths (14:51)\\n-Role models in relationships (18:23)\\xa0\\n-Expectations in relationships (23:59)\\n-The core pillars of why couples really fight (32:07)\\n-Polarity in relationships (35:21)\\xa0\\n-Questions we can ask our partner that allows us to step into their perspective (39:18)\\xa0\\n-Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories (49:01)\\xa0\\n\\nFor more on Esther Perel, follow her on Instagram @estherperelofficial, on Facebook @esther.perel, on Twitter @estherperel, on YouTube @estherperel, and through her website https://www.estherperel.com. Get her board game Where Should We Begin at https://www.estherperel.com/where-should-we-begin-the-game.\\n\\nThis episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and InsideTracker.\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re looking for super comfortable and stylish men\\u2019s and women\\u2019s pajamas, joggers, robes, pullovers and hoodies, basically all the stuff we\\u2019re all wearing working from home these days, Cozy Earth has got you covered! So what\\u2019s Cozy Earth\\u2019s not-so-secret fabric that powers their superior comfort? It's the miracle plant bamboo! Right now, Cozy Earth is offering my audience 40% off. Head over to cozyearth.com and use the discount code DHRUPODCAST.\\n\\xa0\\nInsideTracker looks at everything from metabolic and inflammatory markers to nutrients and hormones. Traditional lab tests can be hard to read on your own, but InsideTracker makes their results easy to understand and provides tips on how to use food first for optimal nutrition. Right now, they\\u2019re offering my podcast community 25% off. Go to insidetracker.com/DHRU.\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"