

TED Talks
Esther Perel: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved
TV-PG
2015 • E92 May 21, 2015 15mInfidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A must-watch for anyone who has ever cheated or been cheated on, or who simply wants a new framework for understanding relationships.
