Jealousy makes us aware

Although jealousy is unpleasant, it gives us information. Jealousy involves fear with worrisome thoughts of a potential loss.

Jealousy can make us feel insecure, rejected, worried, or angry. Jealousy makes us aware of an obstacle to the connection between ourselves and a loved one.

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Jealousy: potential harms

A response to jealously is aggressive and offensive behavior. You may want to hurt the person.
Becoming avoidant may lead you to abuse alcohol or drugs.
Through withdrawal, you may hope that the person you have a relationship with ...

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Jealousy involves comparison

Jealousy often involves a social comparison where the other person appears more desirable.

It is a drama of shame and pride. You may employ one or more of the typical coping defensive responses, which can involve withdrawal, avoidance, attacking yourself, or attacking the...

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Jealousy: an opportunity to learn

Experiencing jealousy gives you the opportunity to learn.

Rather than becoming hindered by our response to the emotion, we can ask ourselves some questions.
Do you think you lack some quality that you would like to develop?
Are...

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