1. Welcome reminder. The urgent sting of jealousy can prompt you to show how important your partner is to you. “Jealousy can highlight what you value-your relationship,” says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, psychologist and author of the upcoming book Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. Sometimes we need a nudge to remember what’s most important, so use that feeling as a cue to clearly express your appreciation for your partner.
2. Communication booster. Jealousy can help strengthen your connection when you talk about it. “The key is healthy communication instead of bottling up your jealousy and letting it boil out in unhelpful, passive aggressive ways-like ‘Sorry I don’t have a body like that girl flirting with you all night at the party,’” says Dr. Lombardo. Instead, she suggests being assertive and saying something like, “I have to tell you, I got a little jealous watching that beautiful woman flirting with you tonight. You look so handsome.” Read More
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