Esther Perel Podcast Analysis

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This podcast by psychotherapist Esther Perel focuses in a counseling session between a same-sex couple that is married with two young daughters. One of the partners feels like ever since the children were born, the romantic connection between them has been lost. She believes her partner just cares about the bills being paid. While the other partner, feels motherly and feels like there’s no problems in the relationship. She just wants to take care of their children and bond with them while they are

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