02.03.2025
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Taming Jealousy: A Normal Feeling That Can Spiral

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How to Handle Jealousy in Relationships

Feeling jealous is perfectly human—just like any other emotion. It’s not just lovers who wrestle with it; kids and even pets do too. Jealousy’s job? To sniff out rivals who might snatch what’s ours or sever ties with someone we hold dear.

But too often, jealousy lacks a solid footing and can spiral out of hand.

One partner might dread betrayal or abandonment, leading them to tighten the reins on the other. In turn, the one being watched feels nettled and hurt. Left unchecked, jealousy can sour a relationship—or even snap it clean in two.

How to Rein in Jealousy?

  • Take stock of the evidence. Are there real signs your partner’s straying, or is it all in your head? A spouse lingering late at work or tapping out long texts isn’t proof of infidelity.
  • Open up. Have a heart-to-heart with your partner about what’s gnawing at you. Pinpoint the behaviors sparking your jealousy and lay your fears bare. Speak up before it festers into a fight—keeping accusations at bay and focusing on how you feel. A candid chat might just ease your mind.
  • Quit sleuthing. If you’re digging through messages or squinting at their every move for “something fishy” without cause, hit pause. Instead, hunt for signs they’re true to you.
  • Dig deeper. Unfounded jealousy often whispers of past wounds—someone who shattered your trust long ago. Reflect on why suspicion feels like second nature in love. If those nagging thoughts won’t budge, a psychotherapist might help untangle the roots.
  • Keep perspective. Your relationship is just one slice of your life, not the whole pie. Even if it crumbles, you’ll weather it. Happiness existed before this bond, and it’ll bloom again after.

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