How Therapist Esther Perel Helped Olivia Wilde Perfect the Sexual Dynamics in ‘The Invite’
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Psychotherapist Esther Perel emphasizes that art can achieve what therapy cannot by normalizing personal struggles and making them feel universal rather than isolated issues.
- Perel consulted on Olivia Wilde's film "The Invite," which explores the complexities of a strained marriage and the challenges couples face when they become disconnected and stuck in low-intensity conflict.
- Wilde, a former patient of Perel, praised her unique and deeply observant approach to relationships, crediting Perel with influencing both her personal growth and the film’s authentic portrayal of relational dynamics.
- "The Invite," starring Wilde and Seth Rogen, received positive reviews and is expanding nationwide, highlighting themes of intimacy, resentment, and the longing lost in long-term relationships.
