On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel:  Dating often comes with a lot of questions. Who gets to say what they want? Who gets to be chosen? Who gets to choose? Should I stay on/off the apps? How much do I share, when, and how? This week, Esther gets set up on a blind date of sorts with three people, all deeply invested in the world of modern dating, to talk through what it's like out there and how she can help them navigate IRL dates.
Topic - Dating & Romantic Consumerism
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Modern Dating
00:28 Exploring the Dating Experience
01:05 The Rituals and Questions of Dating
02:19 The Impact of Digital Dating
03:27 Meet the Daters
04:04 Louis' Dating Journey
04:42 Ally's Dating Journey
05:16 Douglas' Dating Journey
07:11 Challenges and Patterns in Dating
10:52 Approaches to Meeting and First Dates
15:49 Ally's Perspective on Dating Apps
21:29 Navigating Modern Dating
21:54 The Integration of Dating into Daily Life
24:19 First Date Preferences and Experiences
25:02 Balancing Personal Interests and Dating
28:10 Challenges of Genuine Curiosity
33:08 The Impact of Dating Apps
36:29 Reflections on Dating and Personal Growth
43:53 Concluding Thoughts and Appreciations
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.