So says Maurice Bendrix, the cynical narrator of Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair. But should we believe him? Some would claim that we shouldn’t: that jealous, possessive people are just too ...

Jealousy, a complex emotion fueled by a perceived threat to a relationship, is a common experience in couples. It can manifest in various ways, from fleeting twinges of insecurity to all-consuming ...

Jealousy gets a bad rap nowadays. Everyone is supposed to have evolved past jealousy, and what was once considered a normal and understandable feeling/behavior is now considered toxic. Certainly, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman with jealousy reading a text message We’ve all been jealous before, right? Maybe a friend just got a promotion (and you’ve ...

It's more common than you think, and more treatable than it feels.

Jealousy in a relationship can sometimes be brushed off as a sign of deep affection or intense love. However, when jealousy escalates, it can lead to controlling behaviors and emotional turmoil, ...

Jealousy over infidelity depends on whether you are straight or gay, according to new research. Only the most heterosexual men are primarily jealous of sexual infidelity, suggests the study. But ...

Figuring out how to stop being jealous in a relationship can be really hard, especially if you’re not sure what’s fueling your feelings to begin with. Even if you’re blessed with the most loving, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Love and infatuation are accompanied by a myriad of emotions, ...

(CNN) — Who hasn’t felt the lonely, heart-stopping sensation of jealousy? Whether it’s a sudden ache in the pit of your stomach, the buckling of your knees, a cold chill in your chest, a racing heart ...

We’ve all been jealous before, right? Maybe a friend just got a promotion (and you’ve been advocating for your own for months) or a family member purchased a new beach house. Maybe your partner talks ...