Jealousy, few people have not encountered it in their relationships. I am not exempt from it either. Jealousy can sometimes catch me unexpectedly, in a way that completely consumes me. At the same time, it has taught me a great deal about myself. Jealousy serves as a good gauge for the challenges we face in everyday life.
Jealousy can wreak havoc in a relationship, whether it’s a romantic, familial, friendship, or professional relationship. In this writing, I will focus on romantic relationships. Jealousy often touches our dark sides, the aspects of ourselves that we do not want to acknowledge. We fear them. When we refuse to confront the truth about ourselves, something less beautiful emerges. Jealousy can manifest as anger, possessiveness, fear, dominance, manipulation, impulsive behavior, stalking, sadness, insecurity, depression, and a sense of powerlessness. It can also take a toll on your body, leading to headaches, dizziness, muscle pain, digestive issues, and even panic attacks and delusions.
All these factors do not bode well for a relationship. In the best case scenario, it lingers silently in the background until it eventually explodes one day. In the worst case scenario, the relationship rapidly crashes before you have the chance to address it in a healthy manner. It’s no wonder that jealousy is called the green monster, seemingly an inevitable evil that we just can’t seem to control. And yet, it is possible!
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