Survival Guide to Dealing With Jealousy in Open Relationships Book

Meet Jealousy Jujitsu: A Hilarious (Yet Deeply Practical) Survival Guide to Jealousy in Open Relationships, your no-BS, laugh-out-loud roadmap to kicking that green-eyed monster to the curb. If you’ve ever Googled “how to not lose your mind when your partner flirts with someone else,” this book is your new Bible, no sacred shrines required, just real talk, real tools, and a ton of relatable scenarios.

Imagine a handbook that:

• Speaks your language. We explain every weird poly acronym, NRE, compersion, metamour, so you stop feeling like you’re reading Klingon.
• Keeps it brutally honest. We dive into the messy, “OMG I can’t believe I thought that!” moments, then give you step-by-step strategies to come out stronger (and with your dignity mostly intact).
• Serves zero sugarcoating. If you’re the type to scroll social media at 2 AM wondering why your partner is LOLing with someone else, we’ve got you. From the science behind why jealousy triggers a full-blown panic (amygdala, anyone?) to mind-bending thought-tracking worksheets, you’ll learn to hack your brain instead of letting it hijack date night.

What you’ll discover inside:

• Jealousy 101 & Beyond: Decode why that pit in your stomach isn’t “just you being crazy,” but actually rooted in evolution, brain chemicals, and maybe a sprinkle of self-doubt.
• Real-Life Jealousy Scenarios: From “They liked all 200 of my Instagram photos” to “They canceled our date night for a secret fling,” we role-play the chaos so you can prepare to handle it IRL, without Hulk-smashing your phone.
• Communication Armor: Learn how to say “I feel insecure” without accidentally igniting a three-hour fight. Pro tips include diamond-hard “I” statements, active-listening drills, and a code word (“Pineapple!”) for when you need an instant time-out.
• Emotional First-Aid Tools: Cognitive reframing worksheets, grounding breathing exercises, and a DIY “jealousy kit” that includes affirmations, journal prompts, and a playlist to snap you out of a panic spiral.
• Metamour Management: Because loving someone else’s lover doesn’t have to feel like a gladiator arena. We walk you through that awkward first coffee with your partner’s other flame, spoiler: they’re human too, usually with a cat.
• Building Compersion (Yes, a Real Word): Turn envy into empathy. We’ll show you how to cultivate that warm, fuzzy “I’m genuinely happy they’re happy” vibe, complete with gratitude-list exercises and brain hacks to rewire those jealousy neural pathways.
• When DIY Fails: How to spot the “red flags” that mean it’s time to phone a poly-friendly therapist or join a support group, so you don’t spiral into full meltdown mode.

Whether you’re a seasoned open-relationship veteran or a brave newbie who just swiped right on “multiple partners,” Jealousy Jujitsu arms you with everything you need to:

1. Catch jealousy before it takes over your brain.
2. Communicate like a pro without turning into a drama llama.
3. Grow self-esteem so you know you’re awesome no matter what.
4. Celebrate your partner’s joy without wanting to throw their phone into a volcano.

Laugh, cry, high-five yourself, and learn to transform that gut-wrenching jealousy into something that actually strengthens your bond. This isn’t your grandma’s romance guide, it’s an outrageous, down-to-earth, millennial/Gen Z–approved handbook that will change the way you handle envy, one side-splitter of a scenario at a time. Ready to turn jealousy into your relationship’s secret weapon? Grab your copy of Jealousy Jujitsu and let’s get to work.