Are you a jealous man?

I am not jealous…but when something is mine…it’s mine"

Jealousy is a very normal emotion, in fact everyone experiences jealousy in some form or other, at some stage in their lives. Issues occur when jealousy moves from a healthy emotion, to an unhealthy and irrational emotion. Whether you are the jealous one or your partner is the jealous person, irrational and excessive jealousy can and will destroy your relationship.

Jealousy is a reaction to a perceived threat, real or imagined, to a valued relationship, and is very common. A little jealousy can be reassuring in any relationship, but when it becomes obsessive it becomes destructive. If allowed to get out of hand it can even lead to physical violence. Jealousy will not be banished by wishful thinking, it is something that will need some extra work and time to vanquish.

Emotional intimacy is the most important type of intimacy in a relationship. It is required for the relationship to fully mature. Without it, all we have is the initial surface attraction to the other person which cannot be maintained indefinitely. However, when we do find emotional intimacy with another person, we discover the most intensely fulfilling experience that exits. And that is, the full acceptance of our self by another person. Which in turn has no room for jealousy, only having room for trust and respect.

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