Compersion Isn’t Mandatory, EP. 158

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of compersion in polyamory and challenges the notion that one must feel ecstatic about their partner's other relationships.

Do you ever feel like everyone else in polyamory got the compersion memo except you? Like you're supposed to be thrilled when your partner is excited about someone else... and if you're not, maybe you're doing non-monogamy wrong? In this episode of Nope! We’re Not Monogamous, we're talking about compersion, what it actually is, what it isn't, and why forcing yourself to feel it often creates more harm than healing. Because here's the truth: You don't have to be ecstatic. You don't have to pre...

People in this episode

Host: Ellecia Paine

Topics covered

• compersion
• polyamory
• non-monogamy
• emotional health
• relationships

Keywords

• compersion
• polyamory
• non-monogamy
• emotional health
• relationships
• feelings
• communication

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