When Will I Get Over My First Breakup: Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel: Nothing changes us quite like our first love—or our first heartbreak. After falling in love for the first time in his late twenties, he now finds himself navigating the pain of his first breakup. He comes to Esther in search of clarity, healing, and a way forward.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: First Love and Heartbreak
00:45 Understanding the Context of the Relationship
02:28 Reflecting on Family Dynamics
04:30 Navigating Early Relationship Challenges
05:40 Intimacy and Personal Growth
08:42 Struggles with Performance Anxiety
11:26 The Emotional Rollercoaster
14:34 The Beginning of the End
22:38 Navigating Relationship Dynamics
24:04 Trust Issues and Intimacy Concerns
27:53 The End of the Relationship
29:16 Emotional and Sexual Contrasts
37:02 Moving Forward and Self-Acceptance
44:01 Final Reflections and Insights

About Where Should We Begin?:
Every Monday morning, step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others.

About Esther Perel:
Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin? which is available on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.