Mating In Captivity: How To Keep Desire And Passion Alive In Long-Term Relationships Esther Perel Book

Mating in Captivity: How to keep desire and passion alive in long-term relationships by Esther Perel is a thoughtful, provocative guide for couples, therapists, and anyone curious about keeping intimacy alive. This paperback edition (Condition: BRAND NEW, Format: Paperback, ISBN: 9780340943755) blends clinical insight with engaging storytelling to explore how love and desire can coexist in lasting partnerships. A perfect pick for readers of relationship self-help books, couples seeking fresh perspectives, or gift buyers looking for a meaningful present.

World-renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel draws on over thirty years of clinical experience to ask the questions many couples face: Can we desire what we already have? What nurtures eroticism when routine and domestic life take over? Using real case studies and lively commentary, Perel offers an original, compassionate framework for understanding the tensions between security and excitement.

This paperback edition of Mating in Captivity (also known globally as Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence) is smart, witty, and accessible. Perel’s voice—warm, direct, and unapologetically curious—makes complex ideas feel practical and applicable to everyday relationships. Her work has earned widespread recognition: a New York Times bestselling author, a therapist with an international practice, and the host of the award-winning podcast Where Should We Begin? Her TED Talks have attracted millions of views, cementing her reputation as a leading authority on intimacy.

What you’ll find inside

• Thought-provoking case studies that reveal common patterns and surprising dynamics in long-term relationships.
• Practical strategies for reigniting desire—tools you can try alone or with a partner.
• An exploration of erotic intelligence—how curiosity, space, and imagination contribute to sexual vitality.
• Clear, compassionate writing informed by decades of clinical practice and cultural observation.

Benefits of this paperback edition:

• Easy-to-read paperback edition ideal for gifting or classroom use.
• Practical insights that work for couples at different stages—dating, newly married, long-term partnership, or after children.
• Backed by an award-winning author and trusted therapist with global recognition.
• Perfect for therapists, educators, and book clubs studying intimacy and relationships.

Whether you’re buying a relationship book for yourself, selecting a thoughtful gift for a friend, or adding to a counselor’s reference shelf, Mating in Captivity is a timeless resource. It reframes familiar problems with fresh language and offers hopeful, actionable ways to reconnect. Read it as bedtime reflection, as a couples’ exercise manual, or as a conversation starter—this book invites curiosity, honesty, and renewed passion.

Trusted by readers and clinicians around the world, Esther Perel’s work transforms how we think about desire in long-term relationships. Choose this brand new paperback edition (ISBN 9780340943755) for an engaging, eye-opening read that encourages deeper connection and lasting intimacy.