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Esther Pearl says our partner’s sexuality does not belong to us…

“Our partner’s sexuality does not belong to us. It isn’t just for and about us, and we should not assume that it rightfully falls within our jurisdiction.” – Esther Perel, Mating in Captivity:  Reconciling the Erotic + the Domestic

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Esther Perel says eroticism in the home requires active engagement and willful intent…

“At the same time, eroticism in the home requires active engagement and willful intent. It is an ongoing resistance to the message that marriage is serious, more work than play; and that passion is for teenagers and the immature. We … Continue reading

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