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It depends on the level of jealousy but it can be normal as long as it doesn't turn into a control issue.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Some jealousy is natural unless you feel absolutely no attachment to the person at all. I don't go overboard with it (my husband is welcome to have female friends, watch porn, and check out other women)- as long as he doesn't act on his attractions. I'd be freaked out if someone didn't get at least a little jealous when there was a possible threat of their partner being more attracted to someone else.
Lostpoet · M
Good. You can't be jealous if you aren't afraid to lose someone.
Depends. There's a sliding scale.
A smothering, controlling, micro-managing jealousy is horrible.
A 'I could care less' form of jealousy is like 'why are we even in this relationship?'
A smothering, controlling, micro-managing jealousy is horrible.
A 'I could care less' form of jealousy is like 'why are we even in this relationship?'
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
@VeronicaJane Exactly.
gmatthewb · 51-55, M
I think if you're jealous, you might be in the wrong relationship. I don't feel there should be any jealousy in a relationship since you should be sharing everything.
SailorMarz · F
Jealousy is normal. It's only bad whenever it comes to the point that your SO is telling you who you can and can't talk to.
Ellen · 46-50, F
@SailorMarz Perfectly put.
NaturalBeautyQueen · 41-45, F
I think it all depends. Some forms of jealousy can lead to control issues.
Hdryder555 · 61-69, M
Nothing kills a relationship faster than jealousy
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eh shows you're insecure and doubt what the two of you have. a little bit is fine, but when it effects relationship then... yikes.
Fernie · F
there is no level or form of jealousy that isn't toxic...no matter how someone describes it
ABCDEF7 · M
I don't think there should be any place of jealousy in your life. It will hurt you more than others.
abe182 · 46-50, M
Jealousy is a selfish emotion void of any love for another. Best to lose your insecurities.
Hdryder555 · 61-69, M
Jealousy comes from insecurity
Withintent · M
Toxic
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
It's neither really. It is a natural emotion and we need to learn to own and manage it. Our jealousy is our own problem, not our partner's or anyone else's.
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bijouxbroussard · F
As others have said, it depends on the level. Jealousy is the fear of losing what you consider “yours”. If you basically trust your partner’s love, it shouldn’t be an issue.