Is jealousy healthy in a relationship in your opinion?

@Stark I do agree with you...to an extent. As I said in my reply, it is a normal and natural emotion that should be kept under control and it is unhealthy and can be detrimental to a relationship if it is left unchecked (and that DOES show a lack of trust). However, even though trust is something given and placed in someone, it is also something that is earned and should be honored as well. If a partner is giving a little too much time and attention to someone outside the relationship (it could be a friend or family member and not just a possible love interest), jealousy will arise over time and there is nothing that can be done to stop it no matter how hard we try...and that too can lead to problems in a relationship because resentment can build. That's why I said it can be damaging/destructive to a relationship, but it can also be good for it too (if it is handled wisely).

@indyjoe I don’t think it’s healthy especially if you’re getting jealous over a friend or family member. I’m pretty close to my family especially my mom and we hangout pretty regularly. Just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it’s healthy. We can just agree to disagree it’s really no biggie. Lol

@Stark I am not talking about close friends or family...I was talking when those people take up most or all of your partner's time and attention (and it does happen). Being in a relationship/marriage doesn't mean that you turn your back on friends and family (that would not be healthy), but when you're in a committed relationship/marriage, your partner is (or should be) your #1 priority above all others.

@energie ugh... This is just twisted and cruel on their behalf... Every time I see a girl act this way... I walk up.to her man and say,"leave her now - this will only get worse"

@energie Oooh yeah, and how selfish she is tjat she will torment other people to get an ego boost,
Take the concept deep enough, and it's near psychopathic, emotionally torturing someone else to make yourself feel good - thats sick.

@SW-User So basically what you're saying is that you should be able to hang out with other people all of the time and leave your partner to fend for themselves and just be there whenever you decide to come home, not giving much thought to their wants or needs, maybe even flirt all you want...and if they don't like it, they get a little jealous, that THEY are the one with the problem and THAT is what will destroy your relationship?

@indyjoe Lol. Not at all. You're putting words in my mouth my friend. What you're stating is a complete inconsideration for both your partner and the relationship. If a person does that, they aren't committed to the relationship in the first place.

@abe182 this

@curiosi never thought of that.... But you're right, jealousy and mistrust seem to always be found together 🤔