The Meaning of Longing: Why We Become Attached to Possibility

Why do some people stay in our minds long after they are gone? Why do unfinished relationships sometimes feel more powerful than real ones? In this episode, we explore Esther Perel’s revolutionary understanding of desire and combine it with the Emotional Operating System (EOS) model to uncover why longing, anticipation, and possibility can become some of the most meaningful experiences in human life.   You may not be attached to the person.   You may be attached to the version of yourself that emerged in their presence.