Mating in Captivity book by Esther Perel

Mating in Captivity book by Esther Perel

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel explores the complex relationship between love, intimacy, desire, and long-term relationships. Drawing on psychology, real-life stories, and her experience as a therapist, Perel examines why emotional closeness does not always lead to lasting sexual desire.

The book challenges common ideas about relationships and encourages couples to understand the tension between security and excitement, familiarity and mystery, and commitment and personal freedom. It offers thoughtful perspectives on maintaining passion while building a strong emotional connection.

What you'll learn

• How intimacy and sexual desire can interact and sometimes conflict

• Why familiarity can affect passion in long-term relationships

• How independence, mystery, and personal identity influence desire

• Ways to rethink expectations around love, commitment, and intimacy

• How couples can create space for both emotional connection and eroticism

Who should read it

• Couples seeking to understand desire and intimacy

• Readers interested in relationships and psychology

• Therapists and counsellors

• Anyone navigating long-term romantic relationships

• Readers interested in personal growth and emotional connection

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