Can jealousy help a relationship?
Jealousy is a very strong emotion which can prompt people to commit unthinkable acts. But some people also believe that it can help their relationships, improving on stagnancy and uncertainty.
Ruth, 38:
Jealousy has its place to an extent. Love in its true sense is not jealous or possessive, so says the Bible. But some men love to be in control all the time and so they try and control your every move as a means of ensuring that you do not cheat on them. For me, that is abuse and women must be willing to recognise it for what it is.
Elizabeth, 34:
When I become jealous or he becomes jealous, I believe that it just shows how much we care for each other. Jealousy is really a powerful emotion, and so most times we have to talk it out. We have to express how we feel so that the other person can know what we are feeling.
Patricia, 33:
I have had to end relationships in the past because of jealousy. Jealousy plays with the mind, it clouds your judgement, it makes you as the partner feel threatened. Whether it is that you’re not pretty enough or you’re getting too predictable and boring, jealousy creates doubts. No healthy relationship can exist on doubts.
Paula, 24:
It can be cute in a sense, it makes you feel like you are wanted and needed. But I’m talking about the silly stuff, not the serious type that makes him want to kill you then kill himself.
Luke, 40:
I think feelings of jealousy are normal. What is wrong is when it gets out of hand. But when she questions me about where I have been and with whom, I feel like she cares, as opposed to coming home with your spouse asking no questions about your day.
