Am I Letting My Jealousy Ruin This?
From Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel by Esther Perel Global Media
March 9, 2026 · 55 min · Season 8 · Episode 34
About this episode
A divorced woman navigates her feelings of jealousy and desire in a complex relationship with a married man.
A divorced woman calls Esther to untangle a new love that brings both exhilaration and heartache. She is in a relationship with a married man whose marriage is ethically non-monogamous and finds herself caught between desire, jealousy and the longing to feel chosen. As the conversation unfolds, buried childhood wounds, attachment patterns, and an inherited inner critic rise to the surface. They explore how old stories shape present love and what it might mean to rewrite the story she tells herself about love. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com. Esther is returning to SXSW on March 14th for a special live episode of Where Should We Begin. Visit http://voxmedia.com/sxsw to learn more and preregister. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories…
People in this episode
Host: Esther Perel
Guest: a divorced woman
Topics covered
- jealousy
- love
- relationships
- attachment patterns
- childhood wounds
Keywords
- jealousy
- love
- non-monogamous
- attachment
- childhood wounds
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Esther Perel Global Media
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