Esther Peral On Desire

You hear Esther Perel say:

“Love wants closeness, desire needs distance.”

And you think, “That explains so much.”

She’s right that:

  • Domestic grind can kill desire,
  • Curiosity and play keep relationships alive.

But as a Black professional, you’re already living with risk—racism, finances, family.

You don’t just need excitement. You need safety and aliveness, not one instead of the other.

So your real question is:

“How do I choose someone who can build a stable life with me and co-create a passionate one?”

That’s what we design in the Relationship Readiness Masterclass, test in the Matchmaking Readiness Audit, and showcase in the 1,000 Couples Challenge.