Internationally renowned therapist Esther Perel dives deep into the paradox of modern love: how can we sustain desire in long-term relationships rooted in comfort, safety, and domesticity? Through case studies, cultural insights, and raw honesty, Mating in Captivity challenges conventional wisdom about intimacy and eroticism. Perel argues that sustaining passion is not about fixing what’s broken but about cultivating mystery, autonomy, and playfulness within committed relationships.