Affairs are the ultimate betrayal of trust — but according to relationship therapist Esther Perel, they’re more complicated than you might think. Here’s what drives infidelity and how to move forward from it: http://t.ted.com/jyR0Rqn | TED

Rachel Botsman defines trust as “a confident engagement with the unknown.” In relationships, trust isn’t a promise to never hurt each other. It’s the risk that we will hurt each other and the confidence that, if we do, we will come together to heal. We will support one another. We will be kind. We will have each others’ backs. And it’s not just something that happens because we’ve decided to be together, or to move in, or to say “I do.” Cultivating that level of trust requires millions of micro-

Psychotherapist and author Esther Perel tackles infidelity and why the conversation requires more care and compassion #TDSThrowback | The Daily Show

Am I being gaslit by my partner or am I being oversensitive? The question itself reveals so much. If you are constantly questioning and doubting yourself, then you know something's not right. Hear more about this episode on gaslighting and other episodes on my podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has now returned with a new season under The Vox Media Podcast Network. Tune in on Apple Podcasts and subscribe today. | Esther Perel

Earlier this month, I sat down with Dan Harris on the Ten Percent Happier podcast to talk about the "One Thing That Will Improve the Quality of Your Life." Listen to the full episode through the link below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esther-perel-on-the-one-thing-that-will-improve/id1087147821?i=1000639230558 | Esther Perel

Season 2 of Where Should We Begin has come to Apple Podcasts! In Episode 1, we meet a couple who came to me not because of a challenge they faced in their relationship, but rather within their family ecosystem. Step into my office with a new episode every Friday, available on Apple Podcasts. Tap *subscribe* to get notified when a new episode becomes available. https://apple.co/2rAByer #WhereShouldWeBegin | Esther Perel