Jealousy in relationships

Jealousy is an emotion that almost everyone in relationships experience from time to time but the persistent feelings of jealousy can damage a relationship and can prove difficult for both parties, particularly if the feelings are irrational or have no basis in reality.

Relationships are about the capacity to feel everything and to still go on. The key is to recognize, validate and accept these feelings as normal.
"It is not love that is blind, but jealousy."
Most people feel a little jealous sometimes, especially when they have strong feelings of attraction and love for their partner, and a little jealousy
occasionally can add relish to a relationship. There are some questions that keeps coming up like the reason behind jealousy?What does jealousy in a relationship mean?
Feelings of jealousy are usually rooted in three main causes:fear, insecurity and competition .

•Feelings of insecurity.
Feelings of insecurity usually arise when one member of the relationship questions the feelings of the other. Insecurity often has roots to low self-esteem but can also stem from a lack of attention from one's partner. If one partner has low self-esteem or little self-confidence, feelings of jealousy become easily triggered by seemingly harmless stimuli, such as one's partner talking to a member of the opposite sex or glancing at someone who passes by on the street. People who compare themselves to others or constantly try to live up to unrealistic expectations of themselves may find these feelings arise frequently.
•Fear.
The fear of losing one's partner remains a main trigger for feelings of jealousy. sometimes feelings of jealousy can prove natural and can encourage a couple not to take each other for granted. Having an awareness that one can lose one's partner can actually strengthen the bonds between couples, but not when this feeling of fear becomes obsessive or irrational. People may fear that their partner want to replace them with someone "better" or more desirable. Providing or seeking reassurance can help to assuage some of these fears.
•Competition.
Feelings of competition are normal.Human emotions from which jealousy can stem from,when felt on an extreme level. Many people suffering from jealous feelings waste energy trying to be better than others instead of trying to be their "best" selves by becoming unique individuals. They may constantly compete with others and they may view anyone as a potential threat. Competitiveness can sometimes help one to do one's best, but can result in constantly questioning oneself, wondering what others have that they don't.

Imagine if a partner is flirting around or having an affair and the other partner keeps quiet or doesn't feel a hint of jealousy, questions will arise like does this person even love me? Jealousy can also be a good thing sometimes because it shows the depth of the love but it can also destroy a relationship if not handled well.

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