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Navigating Jealousy in Your Romantic Relationships: It’s Not All Green Monsters and Paranoid Androids

By Himshikha Shukla

March 28, 2024

Ugh…Jealousy. That sharp pang that hits you when you see your partner laughing with someone else, or hear about their exciting new co-worker.

It’s a normal emotion, but like a delicious spice, too much can ruin the dish and leave you feeling a little…sore…

So, how do we keep jealousy from turning into a relationship monster that is bound to tear you both apart? Here are some tips to navigate those green feelings in a healthy way…

How to Overcome Jealousy in Your Relationship?

So, where does one begin with overcoming jealousy in your relationship? Whether you’re the green monster or your partner is the more jealous type, here are some considerations for you to ponder over:

My Partner is Jealous of My Sex Toys. What Do I Do?

The thing about jealousy is…it’s not always a result of other people. In fact, there are many things that people can get jealous over – in particular, sex toys!

Does your partner feel uneasy about you using rechargeable vibrators for solo play? Perhaps they are jealous and feel insecure about themselves as a result. Whatever the case, it can put a lot of strain on even the healthiest of relationships. So, what can you do?

The first step is to, again, have an open dialogue and try to get to the root of their jealousy. Do they feel as though they are unattractive to you? Or perhaps that they are not satisfying you in the bedroom?

The more you talk about these things, the easier it will be to normalise them.

Another alternative is to consider introducing sex toys in the bedroom and sharing them together!

Conclusion

Remember, a healthy relationship is built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. By working together, you can navigate jealousy and keep your love strong and secure!

Have faith in your partner. Unless they have done something to damage your trust, they deserve to be afforded the benefit of the doubt. Not every casual flirt with the store clerk is a clear sign of infidelity. Sometimes, people are just a little more flirtatious than others and it is largely benign…