Is jealousy a proof of love?

Philippines
May 16, 2008 10:03am CST
A friend of mine is asking this question and for me, jealousy is a proof of love because if you love that person you tend to get jealous with other people having his attention. What about you?
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17 responses
@leateagee (3667)
• China
25 May 08
Well, I don't think that jealousy is a proof of love since it harms a relationship. Usually we are jealous because we are insecure that he might live us anytime because we are not as beautiful, as sexy, as inteligent, as romantic or whatever as the others. It is also a sign of not trusting yor lover. It is also a sign of selfishness. Though we really cannot control it, you and your partner can talk about it and if he really cares, he would avoid things that makes you feel jealous. Take care =)
@leateagee (3667)
• China
25 May 08
Typographical corrections: "live -- leave" inteligent -- intelligent" "yor -- your". Thanks!
• Philippines
27 May 08
Jealousy really harms a relationship if it's too much. Anything too much can harm you. Jealousy makes you realize that you really care about that person that you don't want to lose him. Well, that's my opinion about it. But I also believe in the bible verse saying that love is not jealous. Love is NOT COMPLETELY jealous. But love has a jealous side. There is a sense in which one legitimately can be jealous for what rightfully belongs to him. This is especially true in marriage.
@gloreymay (882)
• Philippines
27 May 08
It depends on the manner of jealous. It does not necessarily mean that you're jealous then you love him, sometimes it comes with insecurity and lack of attention.
• Philippines
27 May 08
That's a good point you got there. Not all jealousy means love. Jealousy comes from different reasons and one is just because of love. Thanks for sharing your opinions.
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
17 May 08
Jelousy is a tough thing to dicsuss because everyone views are diffrent. The thing to remember is IF you fully trust your partiner then there is nothing to be jelous over. IF you know with all of your heart that your partiner will NEVER do anything to hurt you then there is no reason to be jelous at all. My husband and have the type of relationship that we know when we are not together and we are out that no matter what happins we will do the right thing and not be stupid. That kind of trust comes with years of being together and gaining the trust.
• Philippines
17 May 08
i believe in your opinion also. :D
@2btrueinu (700)
• Philippines
17 May 08
I don't think so. Jealousy is not a proof of love it's a proof of untrustful relationship and it's not good for a relationship. If you really love your partner then you need to trust him even if he is not around you.
• Philippines
17 May 08
For me, A little bit of jealousy adds spark. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
@jessieBee (1046)
• Trinidad And Tobago
26 May 08
Why of course it is a proof of love. I get jealous at times when someone looks at my bf too long, I love him and i don't appreciate other women steering at him. Other example is when my nieces fight over me, Who wants more hugs and kisses than the other. Now that's love!
• Philippines
27 May 08
Yah i think so too that it's a proof of love. It's like when your bestfriend gets jealous with your other close friends because your bestfriend cares for you and she wants your attention. That's a proof of love for me too.
@chirantani (1379)
• India
16 May 08
Not necessarily!! But,It can bring unhealthy competition,which can prove harmful to a relation in many ways.
• Philippines
16 May 08
I believe so if it's too much. Anything that is too much can harm you.
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
Well for me I think when you can control the jealousy you feel then its fine and okay but when you allow yourself be controlled by it then its not a healthy kind of jealousy and will eventually destroy the love in there. So moderation when you feel like doing it and do not get too obsess with the feeling as it can suffocate you partner in the long run especially if your jealousy is out of context or isn't necessary at all.
@therd27 (31)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
i don't think that jealousy prooves anything. i'm not sure if you'll agree with me. but i think that the source of jelousy comes down to insecurity within the relationship. you feel jelous because you fear that the person you love may do something wrong that will eventually hurt you. i think that for a relationship to grow and flourish, the couple should get rid of jelousy becuase it can really break a relationship. we should always have to communicate and trust our partners in order to stay in a happy relationship..
@mayka123 (16583)
• India
19 Jul 08
I think where there is love there is a bit of jealousy also. Especially when you feel the other person is giving others more importance or flirting elsewhere.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Jealously espesally without reason is a sign of lack of self confidence. No or low self esteem.
@ml2blog (414)
• United States
5 Jun 08
I think jealousy does proof love in somehow, because you are really care about him/her, that's why you get jealous.
• India
11 Jul 08
yes,you r right jealousy is a proof of love you .when you love someone to gain his attraction you make him jealous this gives t=you that persons attention.ultimately jealousy means love
@msedge (4011)
• United States
16 Jul 08
In a way yes.There are normal jealousy but if you go beyond that to put the relationship into a harmful situation then its not love anymore.
@hiteshrup (270)
• India
19 Jul 08
I think you are right.
@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
26 May 08
I used to think that in order to show someone that you truly love him or her; jealousy should play a vital role in your relationship. But based on my personal experience, I could say that I've learned it the hard way. Our relationship of more than three years ended partially because of my constant checking up on him and inquiring about his itinerary on a daily basis. I guess he got exhausted because of my actions and felt suffocated by my jealousy but he has his faults, too. He still courted other women while we were going steady without my knowledge and consent. Well anyway, I really regret having done that to him because somehow, my being jealous and skeptic backfired on me now. I'm already married for a little more than five years and my husband is always suspecting that I'm doing something illicit in his back. I really believe that to have a successful and happy relationship, both should have an open mind and understanding heart. They should also avoid miscommunications by keeping their lines always open with each other. Love should bring out the best in you and not overwhelm or smolder you by suppressing your natural actions.
@INGA832 (1114)
• Russian Federation
16 May 08
I think love and jealousy go hand in hand. But there is a saying in my country: those who don't love are fools, but those who get jealous are fools twice.
• India
16 May 08
well, i would say that happens in love, it is pretty natural but i would not say that is proof of love. You can be in love and not be jealous too. so i would not say it is any kind of proof.Generally when youlove someone dearly you should not be jealous.