How can I stop being jealous?

Philippines
April 22, 2007 8:12am CST
My husband always complain of my being jealous. We've been married for 3 years and I am afraid I am breaking our relationship by this feeling of insecurity and fear that he's gonna like somebody else that's why everytime she's with a girl I really feel bad. Please help me.
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@netski_15 (423)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
Jealousy is really a strong ingredient in ruining a relationship. This is really hard to stop or control. Here are some tips, I can share to you. 1. Learn to adore yourself and appreciate your own qualities. In this way, you can tell that your better for your husband than any other girl. Besides, you are the WIFE! Always keep this in mind. 2. Build your trust. When you trust your partner surely doubts will not fill your mind when he is with another girl. 3. Do your job as a wife, never fail to satisfy your partner in anyway. That alone, will keep your hubby away from other girls. I hope I have helped you in some way or another =)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
Thanks for the advice. Your right, I should raise my confidence level. I'ts just that sometimes when I see other girl showing interest on him that starts to make me jealous. I feel like I am not doing a good job as a wife, too.
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@joycer (498)
• Sri Lanka
23 Apr 07
Jealousy is normal. It spices the relationship. It is also important that the the two of you will have an open communication. Speaking for myself, i've been in agony for so long because of jealousy. What eventually happened was, my partner, became intimate with the girl i've been jealous with. It only ended upon his realization, that what he was doing was wrong. I believe that it is not only you who should adjust. He should also do his part. Being faithful is a hard thing to do. Re-assurance from him without actions is not enough. He should know that being married, even if he is with another girl, he must know his limitations.'Coz he will not like it too if he sees you with other men. You know what i mean. There are women/gays who take advantage of the situation, but for your hubby it might not mean anything. And girls really expect something. I always remind my hubby of that. If it's I hope it will not go to your nerves, that eventually might lead to paranoia. Try not to nag him, they don't like it. You need to control your temper and of course you need to divert your attention. I know its hard. This is just the beginning. Many predicaments will still come. I hope you will have the strength girl. For me you are beautiful!
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• Philippines
23 Apr 07
Exactly what I am going through right now. I still feel jealous even though I know for a fact that it is baseless. My husband keeps on telling me that he's not interested to any other girl but me. I often times tell him "I am not angry". It's true, I am really not. For me being jealous doesn't also mean being angry. As Ive mentioned, a lot of girls show interest on him. When these type of girls starts to attract his attention and he responds, in a way that he says because of respect to these girls, that's the time I feel jealous. I am not demanding him to do anything. I just want him to know how I feel. I cant just keep it to myself whem I am hurting. I really can't, I might die if I do that. (exaggerated!)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
insecurity and too much jealousy are some reasons for your marriage life be such a mess. what are the reasons why you get jealous or insecured?...is it because of the big fear of loosing your husband?...hey. think of this...he married you because he loves you and that youre the only one in this world thats important to him. which should be enough reason for you not be jealous of or insecure too much. your fear can happen if you wont stop to be jealous. are you a plain housewife or do you work? if youre a plain house wife, make yourself busy by doing all the chores at home and do things that can make you happy like listening to music, chatting etc. dont focus much only to your husband. have a life of your own also but dont forget also that youre married. if you work, busy yourself to the best you can in your work so you can have a great carreer in the future. dont just focus too much to your husband only ok. dont make your world pass by all because of him. you still have your own personalities. lastly, LOVE YOURSELF ist. learn to love yourself. go infront of the mirror and youll see how beautiful you are and youll see also how lucky your husband is because you have the most great qualities than the other girls dont have, and also youll see how lucky you are because of all the girls around your husband it is you that he chose to marry..which means youre the best.
@austere (2812)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
well, try to have trust. trust your husband and trust his feelings. if you will let this jelousy rule your life then surely this can cause a great damage between your relationship. loving my dear entails trust and security. it will also be helpful if you talk to your husband about it. he can help you work things out be honest with him and tell him about your feelings.
@semak76 (187)
• United States
22 Apr 07
either you trust him, or you don't. If you don't, then you shouldnt be with him in the first place. If you do.. then start acting like it. Honestly, i find jealousy the biggest turnoff in a relationship. I NEED to be trusted. Nobody can prove their fideltiy to you, you need to trust them. Just relax, remember that he married you, that's he's with you, and dont question him about who he is with. Ask about his day...not the people in it. Show him your interest in him, and he'll never have reason to be unfaithful.
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@qoo_rie (428)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 07
hm do well some people said that the feeling of jealous is coming becoz u can't do something you jealous at. is this feeling of insecure because ur self-confidence? i mean just think something positive, you know there so much kind of girl that ur husband might choose, but the fact is he choose you be proud of that n try something to make ur husband really proud of you. being jealous isn't gonna change everything, try to make a change that's everything.... ^^ gut lak
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@sizzle3000 (3036)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Jelousy usually comes from within. You are insecure about your self and you have low selfesteam. You should think highly of yourself. You are worth something. You are a great person. He chose you and married you. He must find you attractive and enjoy your company. The other thing is trust. I truly believe without trust there is no relationship. I have been married for twenty years and my husband and I talk openly about everything. I know that I am the best thing that ever happened to him and he knows he is the best thing that ever happened to me. We have no secrets between us. Secret breads jelousy and deceit. Work on a possitive out look for yourselfe and it will make your marriage better. Talk about why you are jelous to your husband and maybe he can put your mind to rest.
@collstarx (1177)
• Indonesia
23 Apr 07
Man sometimes make as though, but like it if their patnert jealous. best regards
@parnap (124)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 07
just put a believe 100% to other
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
all i can say is that, trust him. if the two are meant to be together, then you are meant to be together. if he really loves you, he wont do anything to hurt you.
• Philippines
23 Apr 07
I am in the sam esituation as you are, because my husband too is complaining about my jealousness... I really want to know why am i so insecured in any girls... Im thinking its because im not that pretty because im a stay at home mom or its just that im fat.
@skbadhan (879)
• India
22 Apr 07
U shuld behave with ur husband normally if he feels ur gelious then u should stop acting or try to mannage to change ur attitude and do praise him even in front of others as its two way traffic we get back in life what we give to others ur problem can't be solved as magic but try u change ur self day by day soon u will find very comfortable and good relation with ur husband best of luck