--- product_id: 739840264 title: "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity" brand: "esther perel" price: "48900CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/739840264-the-state-of-affairs-rethinking-infidelity store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity **Brand:** esther perel **Price:** 48900CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by esther perel - **How much does it cost?** 48900CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/739840264-the-state-of-affairs-rethinking-infidelity) ## Best For - esther perel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted esther perel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "A fresh look at infidelity, broadening the focus from the havoc it wreaks within a committed relationship to consider also why people do it, what it means to them, and why breaking up is the expected response to duplicity — but not necessarily the wisest one.” — LA Review of Books From iconic couples’ therapist and bestselling author of Mating in Captivity comes a provocative and controversial look at infidelity with practical, honest, and empathetic advice for how to move beyond it. An affair: it can rob a couple of their relationship, their happiness, their very identity. And yet, this extremely common human experience is so poorly understood. What are we to make of this time-honored taboo—universally forbidden yet universally practiced? Why do people cheat—even those in happy marriages? Why does an affair hurt so much? When we say infidelity, what exactly do we mean? Do our romantic expectations of marriage set us up for betrayal? Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Can an affair ever help a marriage? Perel weaves real-life case stories with incisive psychological and cultural analysis in this fast-paced and compelling book. For the past ten years, Perel has traveled the globe and worked with hundreds of couples who have grappled with infidelity. Betrayal hurts, she writes, but it can be healed. An affair can even be the doorway to a new marriage—with the same person. With the right approach, couples can grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences, together or apart. Affairs, she argues, have a lot to teach us about modern relationships—what we expect, what we think we want, and what we feel entitled to. They offer a unique window into our personal and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment. Through examining illicit love from multiple angles, Perel invites readers into an honest, enlightened, and entertaining exploration of modern marriage in its many variations. Fiercely intelligent, The State of Affairs provides a daring framework for understanding the intricacies of love and desire. As Perel observes, “Love is messy; infidelity more so. But it is also a window, like no other, into the crevices of the human heart.” ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 0062322591 | | Dimensions | 0.9 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Isbn 10 | 9780062322593 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0062322593 | | Item Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 352 pages | | Publication Date | October 9, 2018 | | Publisher | Harper Paperbacks | ## Images ![The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QN8MLmxaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely a must-have book *by on Reviewed in Japan January 21, 2021* It opened up my mind that divorce is not a failure rather a new beginning for both sides. Being erotic is the key to avoid dullness to your partner. Not sharing this book is being selfish. I REALLY appreciate your magnificent talent in writing this book. Thanks for inspiring. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A deep look into human relationships *by on Reviewed in Canada May 12, 2025* Esther Perel is immensely intelligent and well articulated. This isn't just a book for those who have been cheated on, or who cheated. It's a book for anyone who wants to understand human relationships better. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bonito diseño *by on Reviewed in Mexico November 12, 2025* Bonito diseño ## Frequently Bought Together - The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity - Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence - ESTHER PEREL Where Should We Begin? 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