The State Of Affairs, 9781473673557
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Why do we cheat? Can infidelity ever save a marriage?
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The State Of Affairs

rethinking infidelity - a book for anyone who has ever loved

$24.60

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    8 October 2019

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Summary

The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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?

Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. 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. In…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781473673557
ISBN-10:1473673550
Author:Esther Perel
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Yellow Kite
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:8 October 2019
Weight:238g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

‘Perel’s beautiful new book asks us to pause and examine our prejudices and assumptions around affairs - and to hold off on our usual knee jerk attempts to approve or condemn. She wants, first and foremost, that we understand why infidelity happens and what really occurs when it does. Anyone who thinks they understand the topic already needs to read this book urgently. Perel’s work amounts to a brilliantly intelligent plea for complexity, understanding and-always-kindness.’

About The Author

Esther Perel

Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognised as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organisational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 30 million views and her international bestseller Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence is a global phenomenon that has been translated into nearly 30 languages. Her newest book is the New York Times bestseller The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Esther is also an executive producer and host of the popular podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How’s Work?

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