Psycho or Jealous?
There are very few articles and resources addressing the topic
of jealousy. I have come to the conclusion that this is merely
because people don't know what stance to take on the situation.
Everyone has been on both sides of the fence. Most of us have
experienced a jealous lover and many of us have been in a
relationship where we curiously find ourselves being insecure
and jealous by nature. On one hand you want to condemn the
abhorrent behavior exhibited by jealous partners while on the
other hand you might be able to sympathize. I have decided to
courageously announce my decided opinion. Jealousy is just
another euphemism for psychotic behavior.
Without going too far into the psychology of jealousy, you
should understand that jealousy is not an innate feeling that we
are all born with; rather it is a learned response that people
have developed over time to deal with certain situations. We all
have the ability to feel anguish and emotional sorrow, and
jealousy is one way we cope with these feelings. Jealousy can
rear its ugly green head at any time. You never know what will
set it off. Some people can be completely at ease with one lover
and insanely jealous with another lover. People have the
potential to get jealous for a multitude of reasons. They might
have low self esteem, have been rejected or betrayed in the past
or feel insecure about their body or looks to name a few.
I would venture to say that a small amount of jealousy in any
relationship is normal. It might even be considered a good thing
because it shows that deep emotions are tied to this
relationship. But jealousy should not be confused as a sign of
love. Severe jealousy is the exact opposite of love. Emma
Goldman, an early 20th century writer, claimed that