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The book explains how diaries are gathered over a week through interviews and participant submissions, with follow-ups to clarify details and expand on themes the contributors choose to share. Through unfiltered accounts of daily rhythms and diverse partnerships, the work emphasizes emotional honesty, personal reinvention, and the ways people build fulfilling, respectful lives together.","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nRandom House  \nAn imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019  \n[randomhousebooks.com](randomhousebooks.com)  \n[penguinrandomhouse.com](penguinrandomhouse.com)  \nCopyright © 2026 by Alyssa Shelasky  \nIntroduction copyright © 2026 by Esther Perel  \nPenguin Random House values and supports copyright. Copyright fuels creativity, encourages diverse voices, promotes free speech, and creates a vibrant culture. 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