The State Of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity - a book for anyone who has ever loved by Esther Perel

4.26 AVERAGE

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alexschmidt34's review against another edition

4.0
challenging informative sad fast-paced
Very clinical and informative. As she says throughout the book she is not advocating for having affairs but rather breaking down some of the justifications, psychology and experiences behind affairs. And I think the book does a good job of giving a wide variety of experiences to that point. It doesn’t immediately change any of my personal feelings about infidelity, but it does give lots to consider for how to strength existing relationships. (which it should be obvious but like communicate with your partner! Clearly, often, honestly. It’s not that that is simple but like just do the work.)
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tpainstan's review against another edition

4.0
hopeful informative reflective fast-paced
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becksss's review against another edition

I think we should all take a moment to be grateful that we’re alive at the same time as Esther Perel. She’s able to describe people’s experiences with so much kindness and insight. Her writing and podcast help me understand myself, others, and the human condition. 

bookedwithbriana's review against another edition

4.0
I picked up this book because I'm a fan of Esther Perel. It's thought-provoking and calls for a lot of self-reflection. Marriage had undergone some monumental changes in just the last few decades, and I think it's important to be aware of the pressures we may be putting on our own marriages in order to keep them healthy.

melemons's review against another edition

4.0
Fantastic

em_thegem's review against another edition

5.0
This book was fantastic. Perel is realistic and open-minded, and while I’d considered some perspectives featured in this book, there were plenty I hadn’t. It provides a lot to think about.
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amandamarie793's review against another edition

4.0
Not my usual genre but very engrossing and insightful!
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han_love's review against another edition

5.0
informative tense medium-paced
A woman who knows what she’s talking about. Esther has an extremely poignant way of describing in detail her experiences with couples and the lessons she’s learned from them. 

marihada's review against another edition

3.0
Ligero y entretenido. Como la mayoría de libros de no ficción de este estilo que he leído, útil si lo que necesitas es hacerte preguntas, no de mucha ayuda si buscas respuestas.

laila_clue_7's review against another edition

5.0
challenging informative reflective medium-paced