Understanding Compersion
Compersion is often simplistically defined as the opposite of jealousy, but deeper insights reveal its complexity. Marie introduces two definitions: one focusing on empathic joy in general, and another specific to non-monogamous contexts, highlighting the joy derived from a partner's happiness in other relationships. Jase emphasizes the importance of relatable examples, such as feeling happy for a friend's success, to bridge understanding of this nuanced emotion.In this clip
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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships
386 - Compersion: Is It Necessary? (with Dr. Marie Thouin and Dr. Sharon Flicker)
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