Why do others become so jealous?
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For some people, expressions of someone else’s jealousy can feel like a good thing. It’s not rare to hear in casual conversation comments about how “making someone jealous” might be a normal, desirable part of human relationships. Some might even suggest it as a technique for making a relationship better. Read More…
Someone in your life is jealous, and you value the relationship enough to not simply walk away. But you’re tired of the tension their jealousy can bring to every interaction. And they don’t like it either.You know that only they can be in charge of their own thoughts and emotions, like jealousy. But is there anything you can do to help? Read More…
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The True Nature of Jealousy
Fear of loss of romantic partner and indignation at having been treated unfairly
Most people have experienced jealousy at some point in their life. We usually know how to identify the emotion when it appears in ourselves, and we are fairly good at telling when others experience jealousy on the basis of their actions. But what exactly is jealousy? Read more…
Should I be afraid of their jealousy?
The Psychology and Philosophy of Envy
(Of the deadly sins, only envy is no fun at all.) By Neel Burton M.D. In Envy, Joseph Epstein quipped that, of the deadly sins, only envy is no fun at all. ‘Envy’ derives from [...]
Jealousy and Envy: Emotions that Sting
by Mary Lamia, Ph.D. Jealousy and envy sting. Imagine, for example, craving attention from a person whose focus is on someone else, or wanting to have some quality that is possessed by another person. When [...]
Should I see a professional?
Jealousy is so common, you could say that virtually any helping professional has encountered related situations among their clients. You can find a professionally-licensed psychotherapist on several website directories, including those listed in our Resources section. Read more…