Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is back. Esther is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. If you've ever wondered when a relationship is worth saving or why we grieve after a breakup, Esther has incredible insights to share that you can apply to your own relationship. Let's discover the power of accountability in relationships and how it can trigger positive change! If you liked this episode, then you’ll enjoy my conversation with world-leading therapist Lori Gottlieb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3yAuqcjmJk&t=2727s What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:14 Why Do We Grieve After a Breakup? 09:05 How to Turn Conflict Into Connection 16:03 Negative Effects of Losing "Curiosity" 20:58 The Blame Game 26:10 How to Make Your Partner Feel Important 33:11 Doing New Things Together 39:27 Mutual Breakups 47:21 Before & After Betrayal 53:41 The Intersection of Relationships, Technology, and Mental Health 57:28 The False Relationship Narrative that Failed us 01:08:54 Diversifying Long-Term Relationships 01:15:02 Why Passion Doesn't Always Last 01:20:02 The Real Definition of Self Confidence 01:27:03 "Where Should We Begin?" A Game of Stories with Esther Perel Episode Resources: www.estherperel.com https://twitter.com/EstherPerel https://www.instagram.com/estherperelofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4eN7PS9mi8__4EYxy6VpFw https://www.facebook.com/esther.perel/ Esther's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Esther-Perel/author/B001IGJWEU?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Esther's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-should-we-begin-with-esther-perel/id1237931798 Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw