Trapped In Their Own Story

Trapped In Their Own Story

From Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel by Esther Perel Global Media

February 23, 2026 · 47 min · Season 8 · Episode 32

About this episode

This episode explores a couple's relationship struggles rooted in misunderstanding and infidelity.

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? Their whole relationship is based on one big misunderstanding, with infidelity on both sides. Years later, they still can't see the other's perspective. 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 have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Esther Perel

Topics covered

  • relationship dynamics
  • infidelity
  • misunderstanding
  • perspective
  • communication

Keywords

  • relationship
  • infidelity
  • misunderstanding
  • communication
  • Esther Perel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Esther Perel Global Media, Substack, Vox Media

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