Esther Perel

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist and author. “Mating in Captivity” explores the relationship between intimacy, security, and desire in long-term partnerships.

Books by Esther Perel

Mating in Captivity

Esther Perel

Mating in Captivity examines why affection, security, and domestic closeness can coexist with—and sometimes dampen—erotic desire. It asks how committed partners can preserve autonomy, mystery, play, and pleasure without abandoning trust, offering a framework for understanding intimacy, parenthood, fantasy, power, and fidelity.

7 chapters