Episode 532: Why Jealousy Isn't The Problem

Sex and Psychology Podcast by Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Sep 1, 202633:57Health

Jealousy is one of the most complicated—and misunderstood—emotions we experience in intimate relationships. We tend to think of jealousy as inherently unhealthy, something we should suppress, overcome, or eliminate altog...

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