What is jealousy, and how does it manifest itself?
Problems can arise when jealousy goes from a healthy emotion to an unhealthy and irrational one
Jealousy is a normal emotion. We all feel this emotion at some point in our lives. However, problems can arise when jealousy goes from a healthy emotion to an unhealthy and irrational one.
Irrational and excessive jealousy can destroy relationships. Here is a perspective on jealousy and the steps you can take to overcome this problem in a marriage or a relationship.
What is jealousy?
Jealousy is a reaction when a relationship with a significant person is put in danger, usually by another person. Jealousy is normal because we want the person in a relationship to offer us only new attention, love and intimacy.
Studies show that jealousy is a problem in one-third of couples. A certain level of jealousy is normal and makes your partner feel more loved. However, jealousy that leads to controlling behaviours over the other partner (checking the phone, blocking the other, etc.) creates more problems and sends the message that we…
