Feelings Vocabulary Guide
Words to help you articulate the complex emotions that may arise.
Key takeaways
- •Naming feelings helps process them
- •Many emotions are new and need new words
- •Some feelings are lifestyle-specific
- •Use this vocabulary to communicate more clearly
Why Vocabulary Matters
The lifestyle can bring up feelings you may not have words for. Learning this vocabulary helps you communicate more effectively with your partner about complex emotional experiences.
Compersion
Joy in your partner's pleasure with someone else
NRE (New Relationship Energy)
The excitement of a new connection
Subdrop
Emotional low after intense experiences
Overwhelmed
Too many feelings or stimuli at once
Insecure
Doubting your worth or your relationship
Disconnected
Feeling distant from your partner
Validated
Feeling affirmed and desired
Curious
Interested in exploring more
Hesitant
Interested but cautious
Guilty
Feeling like you did something wrong
Liberated
Feeling free from restrictions
Protective
Wanting to shield your partner or relationship
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