The opposite of jealousy. A person who finds happiness in the happiness of others. Someone who has compersion.
Often used in , though not exclusive to, polyamorous relationships to imply happiness for their partners when they're having fun sexual activities with someone else.
Often used in , though not exclusive to, polyamorous relationships to imply happiness for their partners when they're having fun sexual activities with someone else.
by 2h0p3 August 11, 2022
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Commentary: Compersion can be thought of as the opposite of "jealousy;" it is a positive emotional reaction to a loved one's other relationship. The term was coined by the Kerista Commune. It differs from candaulism in that compersion does not specifically refer to joy regarding the sexual activity of one's partner, but refers instead to joy at the relationship with another romantic and/or sexual partner. It is analagous to the feeling of joy a parent feels when their children marry or that best friends feel for each other when they are happy in a romantic relationship.
Commentary: Compersion can be thought of as the opposite of "jealousy;" it is a positive emotional reaction to a loved one's other relationship. The term was coined by the Kerista Commune. It differs from candaulism in that compersion does not specifically refer to joy regarding the sexual activity of one's partner, but refers instead to joy at the relationship with another romantic and/or sexual partner. It is analagous to the feeling of joy a parent feels when their children marry or that best friends feel for each other when they are happy in a romantic relationship.
I feel compersion when I see my husband come home happy from spending time with his girlfriend. His happiness brings me happiness
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Often a term used among polyamorous (openly nonmonogamous) people. Often called the antonym of jealousy. Seeing your partner/s get a crush on, hook up with, fall in love with, or in any other way romantically bond with other people, and feeling deep happiness, joy, and love for them.
"You're in love with Parker, don't you feel jealous that he's started dating Emily?"
"Actually, no, I feel compersion. She's really cool. He lights up to see her. When I see him that happy, I actually feel happy for him, not jealous."
"Actually, no, I feel compersion. She's really cool. He lights up to see her. When I see him that happy, I actually feel happy for him, not jealous."
by nomadak March 10, 2010
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by HoneyBunsofSteel October 25, 2020
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"I wish my metamour could be a little more compersionate."
"My partner was very compersionate about my date with my other partner tonight!"
"My partner was very compersionate about my date with my other partner tonight!"
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See also polyamory
See also polyamory
by sparklejess December 31, 2004
Get the compersion mug.I feel compersion when I see a toddler happy; I don't know if I love her, but I do indeed feel compersion for her.
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