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Is it normal to feel jealous in a poly relationship?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, jealousy is normal in poly relationships, just as it is in monogamous ones. It doesn’t mean you’re bad at polyamory or that the relationship is doomed.

Jealousy can show up even when you believe in polyamory and genuinely want your partners to have other connections. It might point to a need for reassurance, more time together, clearer agreements, or simply a tough moment—not necessarily a problem with the whole setup.

What matters is how you handle it. Try naming the feeling and talking about what would help, without turning jealousy into rules that control your partners. People vary: some feel it often, some rarely, and some find it shifts as they build trust and communicate.

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