TED: The secret to desire in a long-term relationship | Esther Perel

The video explores the complexities of love and desire in modern relationships, highlighting the crisis of desire and the need to balance security with adventure. It emphasizes the role of imagination in sustaining desire and introduces the concept of erotic intelligence. The discussion includes reconciling fundamental human needs and understanding the dynamics of eroticism.

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