Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
272
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
In Mating in Captivity, psychotherapist Esther Perel explores the complexities of maintaining desire in long-term relationships. She examines how intimacy and eroticism often conflict, offering insights and strategies to sustain passion within committed partnerships. Through case studies and cultural analysis, Perel addresses the challenges couples face in balancing love and lust.
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Esther Perel's Mating in Captivity explores the complex dynamics of intimacy and eroticism in long-term relationships. Praised for its insightful blend of clinical expertise and engaging storytelling, the book is noted for challenging conventional views on desire. However, some reviewers found its theoretical approaches less actionable for everyday readers.
A reader who would enjoy Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel is likely interested in modern relationships, intimacy, and maintaining passion in long-term partnerships. Fans of books like The State of Affairs by Perel and Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson will find similar insights and thought-provoking discussions on desire and emotional connection.
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272
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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