***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** Is there such a thing as an affair-proof
marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Why do
people cheat? Can an affair ever help a marriage? Infidelity is the
ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther
Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic;
because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees
something unexpected - an expression of longing and loss. A must-read for
anyone who has ever cheated or been cheated on, or who simply wants a new
framework for understanding relationships. 'Esther Perel does nothing short
of strip us of our deepest biases, remind us of our purpose in connecting
as lovers, and save relationships that might otherwise sink into the sea-
all with even-handed wisdom, fresh morality, and wise prose. Thank heavens
for this woman.' - Lena Dunham 'Beautiful. A brilliantly intelligent plea
for complexity, understanding, and - as always - kindness.' - Alain de
Botton 'She's the guru on relationships... she's the first person I ask for
advice' - Cara Delevingne 'Wisest sex therapist we ever did meet. Her new
book, THE STATE OF AFFAIRS, proposes a new perspective on infidelity' -
GRAZIA 'This is a must-have for all married couples and has completely
changed my thinking.' - SUNDAY TIMES STYLE