Mating in Captivity CD: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic, (Audiobook)

from TomMcGreevy

Perel examines the question of whether good sex can last after marriage. She writes a helpful book stressing how intimacy is in many ways inconsistent with the erotic, not least in that the erotic must be separate from oneself to maintain mystery and attraction whereas intimacy stresses merging w...

from jlo2010

Reconciling Cliché and Popular Sociology By Jeffrey L. Otto On a crowded bus last week, my eight year old son couldn't help but inquire about the title of Esther Perel's debut book, "Mating in Captivity : Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic." "What's 'mating' mean, dad? And 'cap...tiv...ity'?...

from 52Betty

It's taken me a week after reading this to mull over what I think of it. It's a brilliantly written, well argued book, and I agree with much of it. Perel shows how, through seeking absolute intimacy in long-term relationships, we chase away desire. Couples need to find a way to become mysterious ...

from LaPhenix

Interesting and informative. I appreciated that it was more about the individuals being true to themselves and finding what works for them.

from libraryhead

Some interesting insights. Psychotherapy-based perspective with all the skepticism that invites. If you're not into archetypes, stay clear.