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What‘s Your Position?

FULL FRONTAL: Coloring Outside The Lines; Navigating Jealousy in Consensual Non-Monogamy with Dr. Jolie Hamilton (Part 2) S3: Ep:23

Apr 17, 2023
Dr. Jolie Hamilton, relationship and jealousy expert, joins for a two-part episode on navigating jealousy in any relationship. They discuss embracing and using jealousy, breaking down a 5-step process for healthier relationships. They also explore cultivating joy, establishing strong foundations, opening relationships, and taking a quiz together. The hosts promote sponsors and emphasize the importance of pronouns and self-care.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jealousy is a relational emotion arising from perceived love bond interruptions, while envy stems from the desire to possess what others have.
  • The five pillars for successful open relationships include enthusiastic informed consent, individual agency, growth mindset, personal responsibility, and the lens of multiplicity.

Deep dives

Understanding Jealousy in Relationships

Dr. Julie Hamilton, an expert in consensual non-monogamy, discusses the nature of jealousy and how it differs from envy. She explains that jealousy is a relational emotion that arises from the perceived interruption of a love bond, while envy is rooted in the desire to possess what others have. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of recognizing jealousy as a normal and complex emotion that can have both positive and negative aspects. She advises against trying to convert jealousy into something else, as it should be embraced and navigated through a more neutral perspective. Hamilton also introduces the concept of compersion, which involves finding joy in the happiness of one's partner in non-monogamous relationships. She shares tools and strategies for managing and understanding jealousy, emphasizing personal responsibility, growth mindset, and the lens of multiplicity in relationships.

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