compersion
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prettygoodwordcompersion (kuhm-PER-zhuhn) - n., vicarious joy in one's romantic partner having a successful romantic or sexual relationship with another.
In poly circles, often taken as the opposite of jealousy. Compare the Buddhist concept of mudita, joy in the well-being of another, such as the accomplishments of a child. Coined in the 1970s by the San Francisco Kerista Commune, where polyfidelity was also coined.
And that's the end (already?) of a theme week of fancy Cs. Next week, the usual usual mix.
---L.
In poly circles, often taken as the opposite of jealousy. Compare the Buddhist concept of mudita, joy in the well-being of another, such as the accomplishments of a child. Coined in the 1970s by the San Francisco Kerista Commune, where polyfidelity was also coined.
And that's the end (already?) of a theme week of fancy Cs. Next week, the usual usual mix.
---L.
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