What Jealousy Teaches Us

The toughest teachers in grade school were probably the ones who taught you the most; jealousy, one of the most difficult emotions to weather, is similarly instructive. Nurturing it is self-destructive but listening to its cues can lead you to a more fulfilling path in life.

Lessons from the Jealous Heart

Jealousy can inform you about your relationship with yourself.
by Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D.

Does My Partner Belong to Me?

The desire for exclusivity is at the heart of jealousy.
by Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D.

Love's Destroyer

Learning from a jealous heart.
by Hara Estroff Marano

What Drives Jealousy?

The real reason we get so jealous.
by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

The upside and downside of envy

Envy can have both positive and negative consequences.
by Art Markman, Ph.D.

A Voice of Possessiveness Past

Understanding the purpose of jealousy's shrill emotional alarm.
by Nando Pelusi, Ph.D.

Jealousy

As emotions go, jealousy is neither subtle nor kind, but it is definitely complex, encompassing feelings from fear of abandonment to rage to humiliation. It strikes both men and women when they perceive a third-party threat to a valued relationship, and that distinguishes it from envy, which involves wanting something someone else has.

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Relationships

Love is the most profound emotion known to human beings. For most people, romantic relationships are the most meaningful element in their lives. But the ability to have a healthy, loving relationship is not innate. Almost all of us have experienced a failed relationship, and most of us have to work consciously to master the skills necessary to make them flourish.

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