Sex and intimacy expert Esther Perel has attracted a global following of millions of women and men who turn to her wisdom to keep their relationships alive and repair them after infidelity.
On the eve of her Australian tour, the Belgian-born psychotherapist talks about why couples ask themselves, “Is this it?” – and whether they need to create a new life with a new partner or a new story with the partner they already have.
Perel talks about how to defy the intimacy-draining effects of family life and why what people do between 5-11pm can be a passion-killer.
Today’s conversation is hosted by senior writer for The Age, Wendy Tuohy.
And just a heads-up, this episode contains some strong language.

Sex and intimacy expert Esther Perel has attracted a global following of millions of women and men who turn to her wisdom to keep their relationships alive and repair them after infidelity. On the eve of her Australian tour, the Belgian-born psychotherapist talks about why couples ask themselves, &ldquo;Is this it?&rdquo; &ndash; and whether they need to create a new life with a new partner or a new story with the partner they already have. Perel talks about how to defy the intimacy-draining effects of family life and why what people do between 5-11pm can be a passion-killer. Today&rsquo;s conversation is hosted by senior writer for The Age, Wendy Tuohy. And just a heads-up, this episode contains some strong language.

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‘Is this it?’ Intimacy expert Esther Perel on keeping love alive – and when to leave

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