2026-05-05

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There is no love story that isn’t organized around overcoming obstacles.

The greatest love stories have an obstacle that had to be overcome.

• Esther Perel on the Jay Shetty Podcast, May 4 2026 episode

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Attraction + obstacle = excitement, love, desire.

The obstacle is what builds the plot, what heightens the intensity, what intensifies the love.