Five tips on how to deal with jealousy in your relationship

Some people actually think that when a man or woman is jealous it is a sign he or she loves you.

Well, the truth is, jealousy is a toxic trait you should watch out for because one simple trigger can lead to emotional and physical abuse.

But of course, we can’t ignore that feelings of jealousy are normal and we all experience them from time to time. The problem arises when they get out of control.

Before it negatively affects your relationship, it is important to understand the root cause and how to deal with it.

If you don’t tackle that green eyed monster before it is too late it will destroy everything you have worked so hard to build. It will threaten the trust in your relationship that could be stemming from your own personal insecurities.

Keep reading to discover how you can overcome that jealousy in your relationship before it consumes you:

If you allow your mind to run wild it will take you on a rollercoaster ride of your life. Your mind can be a very dangerous tool if you don’t control it.

Once you start suspecting your partner is up to no good or you feel left out for whatever reason, your mind can start creating scenarios that don’t exist. Allow this to continue and you will have all sorts of thoughts without any proof something is wrong.

Being in a relationship means sharing what you have including your problems. In a calm manner, allow yourself to be vulnerable and open up to your partner.

Let them know what is causing you anguish and how certain actions they may be doing unknowingly is triggering feelings of jealousy.

Don’t use this opportunity to accuse them or point fingers but as a platform to talk, establish boundaries and make the necessary changes to help both of you feel secure and loved moving forward.

Jealousy may not be an issue until you decide to act on it. Acknowledge the feelings and make smart decisions on how to tackle them without jumping into conclusions and making a fool of yourself and your partner.

Just because he or she is getting attention from members of the opposite sex does not mean that they will cheat on you. There is a reason they chose you so rest knowing that your heart is safe with them.

Unless you are sure something is wrong, don’t act a fool.

Jealousy could be a problem of the past. Find out whether it is something that goes way back to your childhood or you can trace it back to an ex.

These unresolved issues may be the main problem and until those wounds have healed you will struggle with jealousy.

The best thing to do at this point is to talk to a professional who will diagnose your problem and offer the appropriate coping mechanisms.

An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. The best way to deal with your imaginative mind is to keep it busy from irrational doubts.

Instead of flooding your mind with thoughts of what your partner is doing or where they are, with who, occupy your mind with things you love. This could be old hobbies, spending time with the kids or family or some self-love to distract yourself.