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Has your girlfriend seemed more anxious and controlling lately? Is she angrier and more agitated than usual when you spend time with other women? You might be wondering if your girlfriend has been acting this way because she’s jealous. Though jealousy has many causes and is normal in relationships, it can be tough, confusing, and stressful to deal with—especially when she seems to distrust you no matter what you say. We’ve put together some common behaviors to help you figure out what’s going on; if your girlfriend is engaging in some of these, it may be a sign that she really is jealous, and something about the relationship needs to be addressed.[1]
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- QuestionHow do I deal with my jealous partner?Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCCMoshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Professional TherapistEncourage them to discuss and explore how they're feeling rather than resorting to blame. Invite them to share their feelings directly, like "I feel jealous. I don't know what to do. I would appreciate it if you could do X or Y. How do you feel about that?"
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Tips
- Try to discover whether there’s a root cause for her jealousy. If you can figure out where it’s coming from, you may have a better idea about how to address it with her. There are many possible reasons why she may be jealous, such as low self-esteem or unrealistic expectations.[13]Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201506/20-signs-your-partner-is-controlling
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201506/20-signs-your-partner-is-controlling
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5380380/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201506/20-signs-your-partner-is-controlling
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/jealousy
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201506/20-signs-your-partner-is-controlling
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/200805/jealousy-is-killer-how-break-free-your-jealousy
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5380380/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5380380/
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