How do you deal with jealousy?

Philippines
April 8, 2010 11:15am CST
Hi mylotters, How do you deal with jealousy? It is hard to deal when you are jealous. Sometimes I really can't control myself. I asked my boyfriend if who was that girl which is normally a problem with partners. So he said that, that girl is just his friend. Sometimes I understand and control myself but sometimes we cannot deny it I get angry especially if they where so close with each other, when the girl holds his hand and sometimes I read a text message that the girl says I love you. I think anyone will be jealous and be angry with that kind of situation. My friends told me that if jealousy take over our relationship expect that we are going to broke up. So even I am so jealous I just keep it to myself and trust him that he will not do anything that will hurt me. And I am so thankful to God that our relationship became more stronger than before.
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• United States
8 Apr 10
I get really happy when someone is jealous of because then I know that they think I am better or look better than they do which is a compliment in a way. Crazy Right?
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• Philippines
15 Apr 10
Yeah crazy but it is true :). Also it feels that your partner really loves you. :)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Just always pray that he will not get tempted to have a relationship with the girl you are talking about. I get jealous sometimes, but these are cheap jealousy because i never been in a relationship. I have so many crushes and when I see them with their girlfriends, there is a slight hurt in the heart and jealousy occurs and I get insecure. but really I don't have the right to feel that way. On your part, you are jealous because he is your boyfriend. If your boyfriend will cheat you on your back, you are not his fooling with but himself. Just pray to God that he will remain faithful to you.
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@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
9 Apr 10
Well, this form of jealousy that you are talking about, I consider a lack of trust on the person being Jealous. I trust my girlfriend, another guy could walk up an kiss her, and I would just ask, who that is, out of curiosity. Maybe inquire as to how, and how long she knew this person, so that I can be more involved with her group of people and understand her better. Most other kinds of jealousy though, I like to think I am happy for the person that drives a really neat car, or goes on vacation 12 months a year, rather then that I am jealous of them. With appreciation.
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@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
9 Apr 10
The solution is to communicate what you are feeling and trust. Sometimes we are reluctant to communicate our feeling. Of course, we must see whether the situation is right. Just explain how you are jealous and try to be honest to each other.Thats the best solution to handle jealousy.
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@hunieby (207)
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
I don't really get jealous because my boyfriend always shows by the way he treats me that there is nothing really to be jealous about but when I get in to my jealous streak I ask a lot of questions and I analyze his answers which upsets my boyfriend because I get into silent moments. After a while though I forget all about it and go back to normal.
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@adequee (204)
• Malaysia
9 Apr 10
hello..as for me jealousy is part of ourself..same like hungry,if we hungry we get a meal.as jealousy we feel it because we love that person or we dont really understand him/her very much.like i said whenever im hungry i'll take a rest and eat then whenever i feel jealous i'll talk to her in personal, when i get the picture/answer i'll understand and there it forge me!
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
Oh I know what you mean, I'm jealous too. He has always known that I'm the jealous type and have told me time and time again that it's not really healthy to act on jealousy. I think jealousy finds its way in relationships when the men wouldn't do their part to keep us from being jealous. One sample would be that of his friend texting him "I LOVE YOU" and him holding her hand. Isn't it that those should be limited to the girlfriend? I for one would not let that pass. If he loves me and tells me that it's only me that he loves how come he allows this girl to do those things to him??? I say the only way for us to stop from being overly jealous is if they stop doing the things that make us jealous in the first place. I am happy that my partner does try his best to keep me from thinking. He steers clear of female bonding without letting me know about it and introducing me to the people. He always does his best to let me feel confident that it's only me who is in his heart and I love him for it. Just tell him this. If he allows that friend to do those things with him, how would he feel if you start getting close to other men and those men would give you gifts and things and goes on dates with you? Would he still think that is FRIENDLY? Further, a good way to steer clear of jealousy is by keeping yourself busy. An idle mind is the Devil's workplace. But remember not to take things for granted, perhaps that girl is in love with your boyfriend and he assumes it's only friendship. What if her sole purpose is to get close and eventually have him for herself? You can never be sure.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
8 Apr 10
Hi, healthbeauty. Sometimes, in a relationship, a man or woman can give one another a reason to be utterly jealous. If your man is getting text messages and holding another woman's hand, chances are he is cheating on you. If I were you, I would not stay with him. I would leave him because he is being unfaithful to you. This causes you to be jealous of him being with another woman. He is giving you every reason to be jealous when he goes out there and cheats on you. Jealousy is an insecurity that can ruin a relationship, it is true. But when you have an partner that is messing around while he/she is with you, it creates jealousy issues. So, he can't blame you for being jealous. He can only blame himself.
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@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
You know i am also a jealous type girl and it is just normal to all the girls and also boys. I feel the same like what you feel and i know that it really hard to cope with this kind of feelings. If i am in this situation what i do is taking to him asking him every thing about the girl. Then until i satisfied. After that and i feel i was comfortable then I stop. I just let myself relax and happy after all. Jealousy as we know shows love. WE feel jealous if we love a person. And that is natural.
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
9 Apr 10
I don't deal with jealousy or when someone tries to make me intentionally jealous. I just don't play those games. The way I see it is if a person is going to cheat they will cheat. I can do what I can to make them happy with me but I'm not going to hold his hand like I'm his mama and say "No no. Thats not right. I feel like the person who would do that to me is inferior and not good enough to waste my emotions on.
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@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
Sometimes I get jealous specially when we are new to the relationship. I think it is normal for both partners to have a feeling of jealousy if the situation arises. But still we have to control over our heart to avoid quarrels. Talk to him and make some observations if your jealous has reason at all.Secretly investigate if what you believe is true and tha'ts the time you are going to apprehend and decide. Talk to your partner seriously and have peace with it or clarify.
@basqui (3888)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
well, jealousy really shows that you love your guy. you are afraid that you would lose him that's why jealousy exists in you. But too much jealousy is a poison. It could kill your relationship if everytime someone gets close to him, you would get angry easily. You should choose on how to let that jealousy come out. Sometimes jealousy is caused by insecurity and not by love, but I think what you are feeling is from love to your guy. What could suppress jealousy is trust.
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@greyz7 (859)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
hi, i myself is a jealous type of person. i can hardly control my emotions when it strikes me..it's really hard, i did try facing the persons that i'm jealous of the most..i tried but really hard....
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
hey healthbeauty! i guess my husband knows when i am jealous of something not only about a girl, even other persons and even for his time. like you im quiet when im jealous and it also means that im pissed. its up to him to explain but it takes time for me to understand his explanations.
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@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
I don't think I can do that - to keep quiet and keep the jealous feelings to myself. Well I guess we all have different characteristics and traits. I'm usually vocal about my feelings, even with the least important ones or the smallest feelings of jealousy - and I want my partner to be the same with me. I always value honestly in relationships. But anyway, if it works for you that way, then I'm happy for you. I wish you good luck .... ;)
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
8 Apr 10
Sweetie, jealousy is a nasty feeling. It can really ruin a very good relationship. You have to learn to control and overcome it. I have never been jealous in my life and hope i never will have the need to be. Just turst in yourself, your partner and your relationship, that might work. TATA.
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