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This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Bioptimizers, and Cozy Earth.\xa0\n\nAs human beings, relationships are fundamental to who we are. We know that relationships can be a significant 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?\nThis week on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes 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.\nEsther Perel is a psychotherapist 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?\nIn this episode, Dhru and Esther dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\n\nThe need to be right in our relationships (7:07 / 3:36)\xa0\n\nReflective listening and having the ability to see multiple truths (12:17 / 7:30)\n\nRole models in relationships (19:17 / 14:30)\xa0\n\nExpectations in relationships (24:47 / 20:00)\n\nThe core pillars of why couples really fight (33:12 /28:25)\n\nPolarity in relationships (37:17 / 32:30)\xa0\n\nQuestions we can ask our partner that allow us to step into their perspective (40:17 / 35:30)\n\nWhere Should We Begin - A Game of Stories (49:17 / 45:10)\xa0\n\n\nAlso Mentioned in this episode:\xa0\nEsther\u2019s board game Where Should We Begin at https://www.estherperel.com/where-should-we-begin-the-game\n\n\nFor more on Esther Perel, follow her on Instagram @estherperelofficial, on Facebook @esther.perel, on X/Twitter @estherperel, on YouTube @estherperel, and through her website https://www.estherperel.com.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Bioptimizers, and Cozy Earth.\xa0\n\nTo get 25% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today.\n\nUpgrade your digestion with enzymes! Go to masszymes.com/dhrufree now for a free bottle of Masszymes for a limited time.\n\nRight now, get 30% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices