Jealousy is an inward emotion that is often elicited when one feels threatened by a second or third party especially in a relationship. Unfortunately, it affects either party.
It is normal to feel jealous in a relationship, only if it's in a healthy way, but more often it's taken overboard.
Here are the three most common causes of jealousy in a relationship:
1. Fear
The fear of losing your partner can easily trigger jealousy.
This is because one does not want to get the feeling of being rejected, losing his or her significant other's love and eventually being left alone.
The fear of your lover getting someone more desirable than you elicit jealousy.
2. Insecurity
This results from poor self-image and low or lack of self-confidence.
Low self-esteem can make one question the feeling of his or her partner.
If you find out that you always have problems when your partner glances or even talks to a third party who is of the opposite sex to him or her, then that's a sign of insecurity and hence jealousy.
3. Unhealthy competition
Many people suffering from jealousy in relationships waste energy trying to be better than others instead of trying to be the best version of themselves.
If you find yourself wasting energy and time trying to be better than that person you consider a "threat" then you are jealous.
It's however worth noting that little dose of jealousy is normal in a relationship, but if it goes beyond a point where you even start questioning yourself, then it becomes unhealthy.
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