how to overcome jealousy in marriage

Philippines
September 17, 2007 7:27pm CST
there are 5 basic steps to lessen the severity of jealousy 1. Start thinking of jealousy as an emotion that happens inside of you. Means do not let jealousy take control of you. 2. Determine to seek the truth. Make sure your jealousy is solely based upon what your spouse is doing and not something you are not doing. 3. Seek guidance. Talking to a family member or friend to help us sort out the details of our jealousy. 4. Talk to each other a good heart felt talk. If your jealousy is caused by something from the past, be willing to forgive and forget and move on into the future together. 5. Seek professional counseling. Jealousy is a common emotion, even in marriage, but if you are willing and take the right steps, it can be overcome
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@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
18 Sep 07
thanks a lot for posting this topic...but now that I am married, I always expect for the worst and I keep on praying that God will comfort me when I am down. Whatever might happen I am always prepared...and jealousy is out of my mind for now...