Why Jealousy Hits So Hard (And What It’s Really Trying to Protect) EP. 154

About this episode

This episode explores the intense feelings of jealousy in non-monogamous relationships and what they signify.

Jealousy can feel overwhelming, shame-filled, and honestly… kind of brutal. A delayed text, a shift in energy, hearing your partner mention someone else, and suddenly your body is spiraling before your brain can catch up. If you’ve ever felt jealous and then judged yourself for it, this episode is for you. In this episode of Nope! We’re Not Monogamous, I’m breaking down why jealousy feels so intense, especially in non-monogamy, and what’s often really happening underneath it. We talk about: →...

People in this episode

Host: Ellecia Paine

Topics covered

• jealousy
• non-monogamy
• emotional health
• relationships
• self-judgment

Keywords

• jealousy
• non-monogamy
• emotional health
• relationships
• self-judgment
• overwhelm
• shame

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