This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making changes in your health practices, diet and self-care.

In this video, GP Dr. Rangan Chatterjee speaks with renowned therapist, author and speaker, Esther Perel, arguably one of the world’s leading and most original thinkers on modern relationships and relationship advice.

She explains why relationships shape every aspect of our lives and the reasons we often feel under pressure to have the perfect tie.

She also talks us through how much the concept of marriage has changed over the past century, and how our modern-day relationships are keenly different from the relationships of the past. Where once we would have had support from extended families and communities, increasingly we look to just one person to meet all our needs.

Ultimately, the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, and Perel offers effective insights to put to use for the health and longevity of our own ties.

The video offers highlights from a longer discussion, which can be viewed here.

View the original video here.

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