In this segment from our conversation with Dr. Joli Hamilton, we flip the script on jealousy — usually treated as the enemy of open relationships, but Dr. Hamilton makes the case that it's actually valuable information. As a relationship coach and research psychologist, she breaks down what jealousy is really signaling underneath the discomfort, and why suppressing it does couples more harm than sitting with it.
This segment is about reframing jealousy from a red flag to a tool for self-discovery — helping listeners understand what it reveals about their needs, boundaries, and attachment patterns, whether they're non-monogamous or not.
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