Autonomy Quote by Esther Perel

“Love rests on two pillars: surrender and autonomy. Our need for togetherness exists alongside our need for separateness.”

Esther Perel

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“She isn't anybody's,' Rook said darkly. 'Son. she's not yours, either," Sarah Fleet said.”

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