Affairs are not always about sex from "summary" of The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
Affairs are often seen as synonymous with sex. The image of a clandestine meeting in a hotel room or a steamy encounter in a secret love nest may come to mind. However, affairs are not always about physical intimacy. They can be about a myriad of other things - emotional connection, validation, excitement, or simply a desire for something different. In my work as a therapist, I have encountered countless individuals who have strayed from their primary relationships not because they were looking for sex, but because they were seeking something else. For some, an affair is a way to escape from the monotony of their daily lives, to feel desired and alive again. It is a way to recapture a sense of passion and vitality that may be missing in their lon...
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