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Guides about feelings & emotions in polyamory and open relationships, based on cited sources.

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Feelings & emotions

New Relationship Energy (NRE): What It Is and How to Handle It

New relationship energy (NRE) is the giddy excitement of a new romance. Discover how it impacts polyamorous relationships and practical strategies to handle it with mindfulness.

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Feelings & emotions

What Is Compersion? The Opposite of Jealousy, Explained

Discover the meaning of compersion, the joyful flip side of jealousy in polyamory and open relationships. Learn what research says and how to cultivate it.

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Feelings & emotions

Managing Jealousy in Non-Monogamous Relationships

Explore how to understand and navigate jealousy in consensually non-monogamous relationships. Learn practical tools, mindfulness techniques, and the power of compersion.