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Apr 2024
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(Rewind): Feeling Insecure About Their E...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
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Have you ever felt jealous about your ex’s previous partners? In the age of social media, it’s easier than ever to see our partner’s history and compare ourselves to our ex’s history.

In this episode, we talk about the problem of this “retroactive jealousy”, how it affects us psychologically, and how to let go of it.

 

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