I Leave First So You Can't Abandon Me: Friendships I Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

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Esther Calling - I Leave First So You Can't Abandon Me: Relationships with Family and Friends | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel:  This week, Esther talks to a caller who often feels let down by her friends. She longs for deeper and more meaningful relationships and worries she is perhaps expecting too much from them. Together, they explore how the emotional responses tied to her past influence her current relationships with friends and her mom. Topic - Relationships with Family & Friends Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Quest for Connection 01:00 Personal Journey: From Foster Care to Friendships 01:57 Struggles with Maintaining Friendships 04:15 Reflecting on Relationship Patterns 09:10 Impact of Foster Care on Relationships 11:08 Reconnecting with Family 12:06 Navigating Family Dynamics 16:55 Changing Perspectives on Relationships 23:47 Grounding in Today's Reality 24:29 Survival Strategies and Letting Go 26:47 Navigating Disappointments in Friendships 28:03 Addressing Hurt and Difficult Conversations 40:19 Understanding Parental Sacrifices 44:45 Reflecting on Personal Growth 46:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts About Where Should We Begin?: Every Monday morning, step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. About Esther Perel: Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin? which is available on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.