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3 quotes from Mating in Captivity

• "The challenge of sustaining desire is that it thrives on distance and space, yet intimacy requires closeness and connection."
• "Eroticism is not only about sex; it is about all the things that spark our imagination and allow us to dream."
• "In long-term relationships, we often lose the sense of mystery that is crucial for desire to flourish, as familiarity breeds a certain kind of complacency."

Author: Esther Perel

Esther Perel is a renowned authority on personal and professional relationships, celebrated for her innovative insights into erotic intelligence and intimacy. A best-selling author, her seminal work, "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence," has been translated into 25 languages. Fluent in nine, the Belgian-born psychotherapist has spent over 30 years in practice in New York City, while also serving as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies such as Nike and Johnson & Johnson. Perel's influential ideas have positioned her as a pivotal voice in the discourse on sexuality and relationships, with The New York Times recognizing her as a transformative figure in the field. Her acclaimed TED talk has garnered millions of views, and her expertise spans cultural dynamics, couples, family identity, and corporate collaboration. Regularly featured in global media, she shares her insights on platforms like The New Yorker and Vogue, and she frequently appears on major radio and television programs, including NPR and Oprah. Perel also contributes to academia as a faculty member at New York University and Columbia University.