Jealousy is Destructively

Phthonus, the God of Jealousy from Greek mythology, when in matters of love, had caused much death and violence based on his preoccupations. He had many wives but killed each one eventually, on suspicion of adultery.

Myth, perhaps, but its essence is no less true to real life.

Jealousy, a naturally occuring emotion is evident when the time an infant gains an understanding of his/her environment. Siblings are routinely jealous of one another and quarrel over toys, things and even their parents' affection. Even in adulthood, and as we come into romantic relationships, jealousy does hang around conspicuously, analysing the smallest details, and coming up with the most ludicrous conspiracy theory.

The most innoncent acts can be misconstrued to be events wholly opposite of what it truly meant. And many a time, couples are torn apart due to jealous suspicion.

Jealousy have the strongest control over a person who is chiefly insecure about him/herself. He/She feels that he/she will never be good enough and because he's/she's will always be too weak to improve him/herself. He/She might look for things that reinforce his/her negative belief!!

You might have come across.."She doesn't love me anymore as i'm unattractive", He's so romantic while i'm just boring!", He's richer than I'm, that's why she's going after him!"

The list can go on and on. And in the minds of jealous people, it does. They're so preoccupied with what others have that they conveniently forget and overlook what they have, or what they can work to achieve.

Jealousy is weak and destructive and it must not have room in our lives.

If you are currently managing your feelings of jealousy, reflect on yourself...where does this jealousy come from?

Is it a really warranted? Or could it be thought out?

Critically assess yourself. Is jealousy is just another easy and convenient way of excusing from helping to improve the relationship?

Even worse than a casino game, you're ALWAYS a loser when you are playing with jealousy. Because when you are jealous, you are pitting against yourself. You are betting that your opponent is better than you.

See jealousy for what it really is and be better than it.