Is it normal to feel jealousy or is it a problem?
If it's a problem can anyone suggest how to deal with it?
2007-03-26 02:12:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
UNFOUNDED jealousy is wrong.We all get a bit jealous at times when we love someone;)
2007-03-26 02:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A certain amount of jealousy is normal, but not a possessive sort that the person cannot move without a load of questions. Try to get some self confidence so that you feel good enough for your partner, then when he goes out alone you will know that he is going to come back to you without playing around behind your back. All guys can look at other girls that does not mean anything its when they go after them that you should be worried. Good luck
2007-03-26 09:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kirks Folley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is common, I don't know about "normal." But it isn't healthy for you. I'm assuming it's spouse/significant other related jealousy, because you didn't specify.
Most people like to say you "just have to trust the person." The problem with that is that trust needs to be earned. It's almost as if the common thinking these days is that trust is cheap and everybody gets it, whether they have earned it or not.
My recommendation is to talk with the person your having jealousy issues over. You need to build up your trust level with them, and that's difficult to do without them working with you on it.
2007-03-26 09:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lady M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is just a normal, human emotion - everyone feels it or has felt it at some point. It's how much you let it eat you up that is the problem.
2007-03-26 09:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by long_luscious_lashes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe jealousy is a good thing - if you didnt experience a bit of jealousy then in my opinion you wouldnt care very much for the other person!
however if you let jealousy rule your life - or become an obsession - then it can spiral out of control and can ruin many relationships.
An equal balance of trust and jealousy is for me the best form - it can be very hard to reel back in the green eyed monster - but approaching a problem with a mature steady solution than obvious jealousy tends to work better in my opinion.
xx
2007-03-26 09:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello love,
Jealously is wanting something someone else has ie a boyfriend, good looks, material possessions.
If you are feeling jealous you need to firstly realise your own self-worth - look at yourself - you are an amazing person - things and perceived happiness will not make you happy.
Jealousy will eat away at you, make you angry and fustrated - it is a very distructful emotion and you will be punishing yourself............ the only loser in the situation will be you in the end.
So don't get jealous, be happy with what you have, you never know what life has in store for you.... but you'll have a better one by being happy and content!!!!! Trust me, I've been there honey,
Sophia x
2007-03-30 08:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sophia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is a natual feeling. if an ex goes out with another girl and you see them on a date, of course youre going to feel some jealousy.
its definantly not a good feeling to keep bottled up inside, express your feelings, and maybe the person(s) youre jealous of, can help you!
2007-03-26 09:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people feel jealously. I could easily say alot of people are jealous of me as i am the richest if all my mates, but at the same time i could say i am jealous of my mates as ther families are still intact and have good relationships with them. Everyone feels jealousy its just wether you let it get to you. You need to be able to control it so that you dont get in a fight with anyone just because you are jealous. You may be jealous of someone but they could easily be jealous of you too.
2007-03-26 09:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Juliet Mandy. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jealousy is fairly normal and i am sure most of has experienced it at some time in our lives. I know i have.
dealing with it is another matter. Don't let it rule your life or get out of hand. Focus on what you have.
2007-03-26 09:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is feeling we all encounter at one stage or the other... I think it has to do with your confidence. If you are confident in yourself you wont feel threatened or inferior to other people. Nothing wrong with being jealous, but if its dictating your life it is casue for concern...!
2007-03-26 09:44:41 · answer #10 · answered by Mercia L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jealousy is healthy in moderation. if you didn't get jealous then you wouldn't care about that person would you? the best thing to do is stand back and rationalise things (is it really worth getting het up over?) good luck.x
2007-03-26 09:21:53 · answer #11 · answered by nuttytart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋