Did you know that being jealous can actually be a good thing in your relationship? Well, being jealous has some positive effects in your relationship. Here are four time being jealous will save your relationship:
1. When someone goes beyond boundaries
Boundaries are set in relationships to helps partners respect each other’s privacy. However, when a partner oversteps in your boundaries, you should be jealous. This will make them understand the need of the boundaries in relationships.
2. When someone flirts with your partner
You should be jealous when a stranger starts flirting with your partner. This will make you partner know about your feelings. He/she will stop the other person from flirting with them, not to hurt you.
3. When your partner makes their friends a priority
It is okay to be jealous when you partner spends more time with their friends than they do with you. Worse is when your partner has many friends of the opposite gender. Being jealous will make them change and start spending a lot of time with you.
4. When you are not appreciated
It is always good to give compliments and show appreciation to your partner. However, when your partner doesn’t appreciate anything you do, you should be jealous. Let them know that it’s good to acknowledge the small things that your partner does.