Infidelity 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.

Esther Perel: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved

Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved

Despite its destructive potential, infidelity can prompt profound conversations, rekindling desire and fostering new truths.

Healing from infidelity begins with acknowledgment, fostering growth and perhaps, the chance to build a second love story.

Infidelity reshapes relationships, revealing deep-seated longings and the pursuit of lost desires, autonomy, and vitality.