Jealousy comes in different forms, and there are various degrees of jealousy.  Just like aggression and paranoia, jealousy can take on various degrees of severity. Some people let their jealousy become all-consuming and create a permanent wedge between themselves and their partner. It can destroy a relationship. Usually jealousy is caused by one’s own issues with self-confidence and self-esteem. It may have been acquired through a past experience where someone has cheated on you—or you may have been the one who was unfaithful, so you don’t trust someone else to be faithful.  Jealousy takes away from your quality time together because it leads to conflict and fighting. Trust is the foundation of any relationship, so you should never let your own insecurities be the cause to end the relationship.

Different forms of jealousy are:

—Cute jealousy is when your husband or wife is suspicious if you go out with the girls or guys.

—Healthy jealousy is when your husband doesn’t like you going out with a bunch or guys or when another man is flirting with you.

—Obsessive jealousy is when aggression or violence accompanies the jealousy. This is when the jealousy has gone too far.  It can end up in an abusive relationship, which is never okay.

The good news is that in most cases overcoming jealousy in a relationship is possible.  But no one should stay in an abusive relationship.