About this episode

This episode discusses the subtle and often overlooked effects of jealousy in non-monogamous relationships.

Jealousy in non-monogamy doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s not a big blow-up or obvious conflict. Sometimes it’s the slow build. A little comparison. A little overthinking. That subtle drop in your stomach when your partner mentions someone else. And before you know it, it’s affecting your mood, your communication, and the way you show up in your relationship. In this episode of Nope! We’re Not Monogamous, I’m talking about the hidden cost of ignoring jealousy, especially in polyam...

People in this episode

Host: Ellecia Paine

Topics covered

• jealousy
• non-monogamy
• polyamory
• communication
• relationships
• emotional health

Keywords

• jealousy
• non-monogamy
• polyamory
• communication
• relationships
• emotional impact

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