1. Healthy jealousy: when is it normal?

Mild jealousy is natural - it shows that you value the relationship and are afraid of losing your loved one. Sometimes a little jealousy even fuels passion: the partner feels desired and understands that you care.

Signs of healthy jealousy:

✅ Occurs rarely and in adequate situations.
✅ Does not lead to constant quarrels and dramas.
✅ Pushes towards development, not towards destruction of relationships.
✅ Based on respect, not on fear or control.

Example: if your partner flirts with someone at a party, it is natural to feel a little jealous. But if you are able to discuss it calmly and not make a scene, then your feelings are within healthy limits.
2. Destructive jealousy: when is it worth thinking about?

Sometimes jealousy gets out of control and turns into a painful feeling based on insecurity, fear and mistrust.

Signs of toxic jealousy:

❌ Constant control: checking the phone, surveillance, interrogations.
❌ Restriction of freedom: prohibition on communication with friends, jealousy of colleagues.
❌ Unfounded accusations.
❌ Aggression, hysterics, manipulation.
❌ Feeling anxious when the partner is not around.

Destructive jealousy does not strengthen the relationship, but makes it toxic. It often occurs in people with low self-esteem or those who have experienced betrayal in the past.
3. How to deal with jealousy?

If you feel that jealousy is bothering you or your partner, it is important to take control of the situation in time.

💡 Work on trust - without it, relationships cannot be strong. Open conversations help dispel doubts.
💡 Do not suppress emotions, but do not give them power - if something bothers you, discuss it calmly, and do not make a scandal.
💡 Increase self-esteem - often jealousy is rooted in the fear that you are not good enough. Remind yourself that you are worthy of love.
💡 Respect each other's personal space - everyone should have time for friends, hobbies, personal interests.
💡 Define boundaries in the relationship - honestly talk about what is acceptable for you and what is not.

Jealousy can be both a spark of passion and a fire that burns down a relationship. Healthy jealousy is the awareness of the partner's value, and unhealthy jealousy is fear and control. It is important to be able to distinguish one from the other, work on trust and remember: love is not built on prohibitions and suspicions, but on respect and freedom. ❤️