Love in a F*cked Up World Hard Feelings
Jun 25, 2025
Morgan Bassichis, an anti-Zionist and comedy artist, joins Dean Spade to explore handling hard feelings like jealousy and possessiveness. They discuss the importance of embracing emotions without shame and using humor as a tool for understanding. The conversation emphasizes self-compassion and playfulness in navigating complex emotions, especially within friendships and sexual relationships. Listeners are encouraged to view feelings of envy as opportunities for connection and creativity, paving the way for more fulfilling interactions.
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Jealousy Reflects Care and Fear
- Jealousy is a natural human feeling linked to care and protection, not failure to uphold political ideals.
- Approaching jealousy with gentleness and curiosity uncovers underlying fears and attachment needs.
Respond to Fear Behind Jealousy
- Hard feelings like jealousy often signal fear rather than justified anger.
- Responding with self-kindness and curiosity eases emotional intensity and promotes healing.
Embrace Envy to Discover Wants
- Envy is a universal human feeling revealing desires we might not have fully acknowledged.
- Accepting envy without shame allows it to disperse and clarifies what we truly want.
