How To Overcome Jealousy And Possessiveness

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Have you ever found yourself battling feelings of jealousy and possessiveness? These are the two major factors for the destruction of romantic relationships. Being aware of your behaviors and making the decision to change is half the battle! After that, practicing the strategies below can get rid of these negative feelings so you can enjoy healthy relationships.

Signs of Jealousy

The predominant traits of a jealous person are a massive inferiority complex and selfishness. While we might see a jealous person as selfish, we may not recognize that he has an inferiority complex. This is because he masks it with a show of confidence.

Selfishness rears its ugly head when your lover shows even the mildest interest in someone or something else besides you. You resent not being the center of attention and jealousy seizes you. At such times, you won’t care about anyone else’s welfare but your own.

If you have feelings like these, it’s important that you realize they point to jealousy.

A Test of Selfishness

Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I willing to return the favor?
• Am I willing to allow a similar privilege?