Is This Worth a Second Chance?
Esther Perel
Jonathan
Jul 3, 202627 January 2025
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Should we have tried harder to make this work? What if you're the one who got away? These are the questions that keep us up at night. This week, Esther helps a couple who were together for eight years and broke up a year ago. They've recently reconnected and wonder if they should give it another try
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A couple in a long-term, separated relationship explores whether they can reconcile after years of conflict around intimacy, reassurance, and feeling rejected. The therapist traces their cycle of pursuit and distance to deeper family patterns, urging curiosity, accountability, and new communication if they want a second chance.
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