{"id":7480,"date":"2020-07-23T16:49:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T16:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/?p=7480"},"modified":"2025-03-05T21:29:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T21:29:16","slug":"feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Jealous? Here\u2019s How to Combat It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As humans, none of us are immune to becoming jealous. It is a normal and natural reaction when maybe we&#8217;re feeling left out or are feeling like our connections to one another are being threatened. But oftentimes, we are wondering why? Why am I feeling jealous? How can I stop feeling this way?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it\/#Know_that_Jealousy_is_Normal\" >Know that Jealousy is Normal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it\/#Take_a_Moment_to_Think\" >Take a Moment to Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it\/#Understand_Why_You_Feel_Jealous\" >Understand Why You Feel Jealous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/feeling-jealous-heres-how-to-combat-it\/#Use_Effective_Communication\" >Use Effective Communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_that_Jealousy_is_Normal\"><\/span>Know that Jealousy is Normal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not abnormal to be feeling jealous. Certainly, we&#8217;ve all felt a sting of jealousy here and there. We feel jealous in moments because of our sense that a connection we share with a person is threatened, and our fear that they may find someone else to replace us. Many times, there thoughts are just that- thoughts! Our minds are easily able to convince us of things that may not be true.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Moment_to_Think\"><\/span>Take a Moment to Think<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recognize that jealous thoughts are not the same thing as a REALITY. You may think that your partner is interested in someone else, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they really are. Thinking and reality are different. Take a moment to breathe and release any harsh feelings and thoughts weighing you down.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Why_You_Feel_Jealous\"><\/span>Understand Why You Feel Jealous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve gotten to a level-headed space, let&#8217;s understand why we&#8217;re getting jealous. Is it stemming from insecurities due to a previous relationship? Is it due to low self confidence? How about overthinking? Sometimes it isn&#8217;t as much as being a &#8220;jealous person&#8221;, but rather just being a little bit worried! Whatever it is, take the time to get to the root of <em>why&nbsp;<\/em>you are feeling jealous. Working towards addressing the cause and understanding why these feelings are present can require time to properly heal and move forward, allowing you to be the best you can be in your relationships.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Effective_Communication\"><\/span>Use Effective Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you are feeling a sense of jealousy and you&#8217;ve gone through your thoughts to understand why, tell your partner that you felt this way. Once you approach the situation with a level head, your partner is more able to understand and recognize what can be a trigger for you. Working through these feelings together will allow the relationship to grow stronger and create a better understanding of how to combat these feelings and work through them. <a href=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/clear-communication-is-key-to-a-healthy-relationship\/\">With clear communication<\/a>, any issue can be resolved!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As humans, none of us are immune to becoming jealous. 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