How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships | Esther Perel
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Sep 16 2024
Show Notes
In this episode, my guest is Esther Perel, a world-renowned psychotherapist, relationship expert, and bestselling author. She explains healthy romantic relationship dynamics and how to achieve them. The answer includes curiosity not just about the other person but, more importantly, about who we can evolve into through healthy relating.
Esther explains the fundamental differences and challenges in relationships formed at different stages of life. We also discuss relationship conflict and how to give and receive a true apology.
Additionally, we discuss fidelity, breaches of trust, reviving relationships, and tools for understanding your needs regarding love and desire in a relationship. The episode will help listeners understand the key elements to find, build, and revive deeply satisfying romantic relationships.
Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Esther Perel
Sponsors: David Protein, LMNT & Helix Sleep
Romantic Relationships, Change & Self
Cornerstone vs. Capstone Relationships, Age Differences
Young vs. Older Couples, Dynamic Relationships
Identity & Relationship Evolution
Curiosity, Reactivity
Sponsor: AG1
Polarization, Conflict; Coherence & Narratives
Apologies, Forgiveness, Shame, Self-Esteem
Relationship Conflict
Sponsor: Function
Verb States of Conflict; Emotion, Narratives vs. Reality
Time Domains & Hurt; Caretaker & Romantic Relationships
Couples Therapy; Language & Naming
Sexuality in Relationships
Tool: Love & Desire, Sexuality
Infidelity, “Aliveness”
Intimacy, Abandonment, Self-Preservation
Erotic Blueprints, Emotional Needs
Tool: Repair Work, Relationship Revival; Sincere Apologies
Tool: Relationship Readiness
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