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[[File:Compersion.png|thumb|220x220px|The compersion flag.]]
'''Compersion''' or '''Compersivity''' is the feeling of joy one feels when witnessing another person's joy, such as in witnessing a toddler's joy and feeling joy in response, the feeling of joy associated with seeing a loved one love another. It is contrasted with jealousy.
This term is often used by [[polyamorous]] relationships or by polyamorous individuals, often in contrast to the many [[monogamous]] individuals who experience jealousy when their partners fall in love with another. Many polyamorous individuals experience compersion with seeing their partners fall in love with another.
== History ==
It is unknown when the term was coined, however it has been around since 2010.
== Flag ==
The flag was coined by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on August 31st of 2019. It has no confirmed meaning.
== Resources ==
[[Category:Relationships]]▼
* {{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/187401377910/compersive-pride-flag}}
* {{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201312/jealousy-and-compersion-multiple-partners-1}}
* {{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Compersion}}
* {{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/compersion-a-polyamorous-principle-that-can-strengthen-any-relationship_b_6803868}}
▲[[Category:Relationships]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
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