The jealousy It is a disorder that is related to the fact that a person becomes obsessed with the idea that his or her partner is unfaithful. It occurs for no apparent reason and without any kind of sign or proof that justifies the suspicions of such infidelity.
It is a disorder that affects more men than women. It is sometimes aggravated if the person who suffers from it has experienced some type of infidelity in the past. This experience produces a kind of constant insecurity, obsessive thoughts and even paranoid ideas.
When a person experiences pathological jealousy these to him provoke insecurityJealousy makes you feel vulnerable, which leads you to become obsessed and want to control your partner. Obsession can even lead you to go through their personal items, such as their phone or clothes, looking for possible evidence of infidelity.
What is jealousy?
This is a disorder which is based on the fixed and invariable belief of being cheated on, for example by one's partner.
Although the other person prove otherwise, the person suffering from jealousy continues to be distrustful and aggressive. Sometimes, It can go to the extreme of monitoring, controlling and even stalking your partner. with the purpose of proving that she is being unfaithful.
Pathological jealousy manifests itself in different ways:
- On an emotional level: A jealous person feels discomfort, insecurity and constant anxiety.
- Cognitive level: Constant and intrusive thoughts about possible infidelity from your partner.
- Behavioral level: He experiences a series of compulsive rituals that have the sole purpose of ensuring and maintaining the other person's loyalty.
In extreme cases, a person suffering from jealousy may put into practice a series of aggressive and violent behavior towards their partner and towards the «third person».
What is the origin of pathological jealousy?
The Most cases of jealousy have a psychological origin sometimes associated with illnesses such as schizophrenia or disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The pathological jealousy They have their origin in the own insecurity of the person who suffers from them and the need to control others.
They can lead to a violent attitudein fact pathological jealousy is one of the main causes of physical aggression against women around the world and in many cases lead to murder.
The People with serious difficulties in managing their emotions They tend to experience this type of jealousy, their thoughts about possible infidelity are constant and they have a very demanding and controlling attitude towards their partner.
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Signs that show jealousy
People who suffer from pathological jealousy have a common pattern when expressing them:
- They have an anxious attitude.
- There is a certain degree of aggressiveness; they may have violent attitudes.
- They have constant and intrusive thoughts about possible infidelity.
- They demand that their partner always remain by their side, they want to do everything together to have their partner under control and know where they are at all times.
- They can go so far as to carry out a series of toxic behaviors such as checking their partner's phone, stalking them, or monitoring them to ensure and confirm infidelity.
Can jealousy be treated?
Get professional help from a psychologist It can be key for a person who suffers from pathological jealousy to face this problem and realize how dangerous this insecurity and constant obsession can be.
To have a healthy relationship it is essential that jealousy does not take over your thoughts, seek help and be clear that Jealousy is not a sign of loveLoving someone does not mean that they belong to us and respect in a relationship is essential.
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