Episode 410: How to handle relationship jealousy (act like the king that you are)

Mar 11, 2024

The podcast explores how to handle relationship jealousy by understanding it as a communication of perceived threats. It emphasizes the importance of acting with confidence and self-assurance, akin to a king. Strategies for managing jealousy include focusing on self-improvement and reframing perceived threats as non-threats to strengthen relationships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Jealousy and Insecurity in Relationships

02:26 • 3min

Embracing Confidence and Self-Improvement in Relationships

05:05 • 3min

Navigating Relationship Jealousy through Kingship Mentality

07:37 • 2min

Jealousy is like a powerful spice: just a little bit can make your food more interesting, but any more than that will probably ruin the dish. So it's a good idea to learn how to handle the experience of jealousy so as not to create unnecessary problems in your relationship. The key is to understand that jealousy functionally communicates the perception of a legitimate threat -- which can create unintended consequences if expressed. The antidote is to remember your position and to act like the king that you are. I explain what this means in today's episode.

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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.

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