Affairs challenge societal norms and expectations from "summary" of The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
When we talk about affairs, we are not just talking about individuals breaking vows or betraying their partners. Affairs have a way of unsettling the very foundations of our society. They challenge the norms and expectations that we have all agreed upon – the idea that monogamy is the only way to have a successful relationship, the belief that infidelity is always a sign of moral deficiency, the assumption that love should be enough to sustain a partnership. By their very nature, affairs force us to confront the uncomfortable truths about human nature – that we are not always satisfied with what we have, that we are drawn to novelty and excitement, that we are capable of deceiving those we love the most. They remind us that relationships are not static, but dynamic entities that require constant attention and effort to thrive. When someone strays outside the boundaries of their committed relationship, it forces us to question everything we thought we knew about love and loyalty. It challenges us to consider whether monogamy is a realistic expectation for the modern world, whether infidelity is always ...
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