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Esther Calling - I Waited for You to be Ready but Now I’m 40 and Childless by Esther Perel Global Media

Esther Calling - I Waited for You to be Ready but Now I’m 40 and Childless

from Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

by Esther Perel Global Media

Published: Mon May 12 2025

Show Notes

They were in love for 6 years and building a life together. They froze embryos and agreed on a timeline for getting pregnant. But when the time came, he wavered, and the relationship fell apart. Now she finds herself alone, angry, scared, and having to rethink her definition of family. She asks Esther, how she can remain hopeful when everything feels so lost?


Topic - Conflict & Polarization


Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com.


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