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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel — I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...
Scout ratingSCOUT· 62%1h 06m·2026-10-05·Arts Culture

I Don't Mean to Be Mean, But...

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel · 12

This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? She has no boundaries, he’s walled off. And their opposing communication styles cause immediate tension in this explosive session. So much so, that Esther finds herself adding to the chorus of angry voices. There might only be three people in this session, but Esther…

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“Phew, that was unlike any other session....Esther Perel's acknowledgeing her enmeshment... was the litmus that we are human...and we can have reflection... This is why Esther Perel is Brilliant! Thank you. 🙏 glad that this couple has becom…”

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“Wow. These two are a piece of work. It was fascinating listening to Esther walking the fine line between disregulation and healthy anger”

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“It's like she has to talk "over" him. Or like she has to have a say in everything he says, like his mom.”

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“The bulk of our personal dramas revolve around relationships, yet schools require four years of science and three years of math , and no one has to learn interpersonal and intrapersonal skills”

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