This site describes and discusses the phenomenon of compersion in personal relationships, with a focus on consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships. It answers the …

Jan 16, 2023 · The term “compersion” was coined in the early 1990s by the Kerista community, a San Francisco-based polyamorous group that has since disbanded. Although …

Oct 2, 2021 · Is compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships? Well, it turns out, it depends on how we define “compersion”. I discovered that, far from being a single …

Aug 4, 2024 · Compersion refers to the broad range of positive attitudes, thoughts, and/or actions manifested in relation to one’s intimate partner’s extra-dyadic intimate relations.

Mar 1, 2025 · Rather than seeing compersion as an emotional response you either have or don't have, it becomes an orientation to relationships you can develop and strengthen over time.

In the context of romantic and sexual relationships, compersion refers to the empathetic feeling of joy one experiences when their partner takes pleasure from another relationship. Thus, the …

Mar 27, 2024 · In these pages, you will discover how compersion can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and relational harmony. Through the voices of diverse individuals, Marie's …

Mar 11, 2025 · We don’t need to open our marriages, or change our identities, to practice compersion. Instead, we simply need to notice where our empathy and love can stretch and …

You may have heard the term “Compersion” touted by people in open relationships. Compersion is a combination of pleasant thoughts and feelings you may experience towards your partner …

Jul 27, 2025 · In this blog, philosopher Shaun Miller explores compersion not just as an emotional response in non-monogamous relationships, but as a fundamental orientation to human …