Retroactive Jealousy podcast + BBC News feature
Today is a big day for retroactive jealousy sufferers. A few hours ago, BBC News published a feature about retroactive jealousy, and my story of confronting and overcoming...
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Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy: Alice’s story
Alice is a former retroactive jealousy sufferer from the UK. A year ago, she was distraught: plagued by constant, obsessive thoughts and worries about her partner’s...
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Dealing With Obsessive Thoughts With “Brain Lock” [VIDEO]
Dealing with obsessive thoughts isn’t easy. And it especially isn’t easy when the obsessive thoughts are associated with our partner’s past relationships...
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I Beat Retroactive Jealousy… You Can Too [VIDEO]
This video is long overdue… I remember back in 2010, when author Dan Savage started the “It Gets Better” video campaign for LGBT youth. The videos were often...
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How Do You “Compete” With Your Boyfriend’s Ex?
Are thoughts of your boyfriend’s ex keeping you up at night? Is there a part of you worried about your boyfriend’s ex, and threatened by their relationship?...
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How Being Vulnerable Can Help You Overcome Retroactive Jealousy
A few months ago I broke my face. Well, not my whole face, but a crucial part of my face, anyway. One wrong turn on a motorbike in Thailand, and I ended up fracturing my nasal...
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Why Memories From Your Partner’s Past Don’t Really Exist
Occasionally I get e-mails from readers who are troubled by their partner’s memories of former lovers. Some people are worried that their partner may look back fondly on...
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VIDEO: “Help! What should I do if I run into my partner’s ex??”
I’ve received a lot of emails from readers asking about what to do if/when they encounter what I call “trigger” people. A “trigger person” is...
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An Easy Way To Stop Jealous Thoughts In Their Tracks
In my guidebook on overcoming retroactive jealousy, I emphasize that no thought can have power over you without your permission. When a jealous thought, or “mental...
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Retroactive Jealousy OCD: Two Simple Tricks For Letting Go Of Unwanted Thoughts
When people ask me the question “Is retroactive jealousy OCD a form of obsessive compulsive disorder?” I generally try to steer the conversation toward possible...
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