Esther Calling- I Want Her to Like Me Less

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Esther Perel Global Media

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Education, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 15.6K Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

A woman in her 40s talks to Esther about a crossroads in her life. She has begun a relationship with a supportive and loving partner, but without the constant roller coaster of emotions she's used to, she wonders if there’s something missing. Or is there something wrong with her? 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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I have for the last seven years been an on and off again relationship with a woman who
0:07.1	I am in love with and every time we break up it's because she cannot give me the kind
0:17.7	of commitment that I want but I want to move into something more serious.
0:26.3	Recently I decided I can't accept the limits and I said I'm gonna I'm gonna date
0:35.2	other people I'm 44 I want to I want a partner and the first person I matched with was
0:42.1	a incredible woman. She is single she is looking for a partner she's smart she's
0:51.1	gorgeous and you know I like her however I want her to like me less. I keep doing
1:02.5	things to ask her to be a little more unavailable I'm like why don't you date
1:06.1	other people because I know if she dates other people I'm gonna be more attracted
1:10.3	to her and I don't know what is wrong with me. I'm 44 I've been married and
1:19.0	divorced I've been in almost 20 relationships and I am tired there is
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