Jealousy: What Is Healthy, and What Is Harmful To Your Relationship

Everyone of us has felt the pang of jealousy at some time or another. Whether it came out in a passionate, drama-filled argument - or it resulted in a creep-a-thon of your partner's text messages - or you just left it bottled up inside, it is an inevitable emotion. The presence of jealousy can determine whether you are the kind of person who secretly likes when your partner gets attention from others, or whether it drives you insane. Some of us find another person flirting with our partner flattering. It helps us affirm that we have done a good job in choosing our significant other. It lights a little fire within us to remind us that the person we are with is desired by others. It makes us want to pull them in close and let them know how much we love them. It helps us not forget our partner's worth. In this instance, jealousy is healthy. Others find flirting very disrespectful. Often times when a sense of anger and emotion gets thrown into the situation, it means we do not trust our partner not to cheat. Even seemingly innocent incidents can be misinterpreted as flirting, and that is when arguing starts. While a hint of jealousy keeps your love alive, a tumultuous relationship can burn out the fuse. In this instance, jealousy is harmful. The way in which partners respond to jealousy comes down to trust. In order to put out the angry, emotional flames we must learn to have faith in our partner. Otherwise, there is no hope for a healthy, balanced relationship. What are your thoughts? How do you respond to jealous feelings? Source: Elite Daily Do you follow us on Instagram? [caption id="attachment_102052" align="alignnone" width="100"] @BodyRockTV[/caption]