It is a very common question but I would like to hear again.
Is Jealousy Good or Bad for Relationships? What should be the degree of Jealousy? In which case does it really bother you? I am sure everybody has some example for the positive and negative effect of Jealousy in real life...
I think jealousy is a natural reaction when someone intrudes on your perceived territory. If you show extreme jealousy then she finds you weak and unsure of yourself. If you show none, then she feels like you don't care.
Jealousy is a natural reaction however in my opinion, if you are a couple, the person being hit on/flirted with should do whatever they can to diffuse the situation. Regardless of whether their partner is jealous or not.
In answer to your question, I don't believe jealousy is ever good for a relationship, and I'm certainly against doing things to specifically cause your partner to become jealous, but that's just me. BAD. bad bad bad. I've never seen a case where there was a good outcome from someone in a relationship becoming jealous.
If it's enough to be called jealousy, it's bad.
I think jealousy is unavoidable however the reaction to jealousy is what varies. My hubby described it to me very well. It's like some people get a rush from bungy jumping while others freak out. The rush and adrenaline is there for both but some love the fear and others hate it. Some people love the rush you get from seeing your partner flirt (or more) while others have that rush turn to anger. We are all wired differently
Some is okay but you don't want a controlling guy who's weird. As an attractive young woman you will get attention from men so a guy should not over-react. To show some jealousy can be sweet, but don't over-do it.
A very good question, too much is overbearing and can only end 1 way,however if there is none I personally would question whether my partner really cares....a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't...trust is probably key to the balance of healthy jealously and possessive jealousy..
Jealousy is a natural reaction, but the key is not to let it rule your decisions. To allow jealousy to run your behavior and or your relationship is a problem.
For me it is nice to know my man likes me enough to feel it, but I do not want him overreacting or behaving badly.
Anything more than a little jealousy will get you kicked out of my bed. Its tiresome to deal with, and just tells me you think of me as a thing you believe you can possess. I'm not anyone's possession.
"All things in moderation!" - a little jealousy shows that they care, but a lot of jealousy makes you a sociopath!
All things in moderation hehehe.
Experiencing jealousy is normal but whether or not it's good for a relationship depends on how one or the other reacts to those feelings. If he or she becomes angry, withdrawn or goes off the deep end, then its obviously not healthy for the relationship.
Jealousy is a natural human feeling. Jealousy is a part of life, from a young age. For me, I get easily jealous. A threesome would be really hard for me, because I wouldn't want my man enjoying another woman in front of me. It would hurt my feelings. I think that jealousy can sometimes be positive if it teaches a lesson or shows someones true colors. But its never good when your the one feeling it. Jealousy can really suck.
A little bit of jealousy can be a good and even flattering thing but a hugely jealous partner would be a huge turn off for me and would likely drive me away.
-Rene
If you don't inhale jealousy, you remain competitive. Otherwise, you're a stinking mess....