Marriage Help for Causes of Jealousy

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Jealousy--Are You Provoking Jealousy?

Jealousy: Is your spouse driving you crazy with constant jealousy? Tired of the accusations, the questions, the snide comments about the way you dress and act? Tired of the jealousy – period?

Well, maybe your spouse is unreasonable and controlling. And certainly your spouse is acting inappropriately if feelings of jealousy are expressed in damaging ways.

But before you reach the conclusion that there’s no reason for your spouse’s jealousy, ask yourself:

Do I behave – intentionally or innocently – in any of the following jealousy-provoking ways?
 
  • Jealousy-Provoker #1
    Use body language with members of the opposite gender that implies physical interest – touching, hair-tossing, leaning closely, hugging?
  • Jealousy-Provoker #2
    Socialize frequently without my spouse, acting the way I did when I was single?
  • Jealousy Provoker #3
    See opposite-gendered coworkers outside of the office except when business absolutely demands this?
  • Jealousy-Provoker #4
    Take personal phone calls at home from opposite-gendered coworkers?
  • Jealousy-Provoker #5
    Return home late without calling?
  • Jealousy-Provoker #6
    Maintain emotionally intimate relationships with members of the opposite gender?

    If any of your behavior could prompt your spouse to be jealous, ask yourself this question: is it more important that I continue this behavior or alter it to reassure my spouse and protect my marriage?

    Even if your behavior is perfectly innocent (from your point of view), consider changing it if doing so protects your relationship without jeopardizing your own self-esteem.

    If, for instance, it makes your spouse feel better when you refrain from hugging coworkers, it may be worth respecting your spouse’s feelings about this. If on the other hand, your spouse demands that you call home every hour on the hour, this may be a sign that your spouse wants control more than reassurance.
Are you ready to learn more about jealousy and how it may be affecting your relationship? Read How To Handle Jealousy

Or,

Are you the one who is jealous? Is your own jealousy driving you or your spouse crazy? Read Are You Feeling Jealous?

Did you miss Are You Overly Jealous??
 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you feel your marriage has deteriorated beyond these suggestions, please go to the section on Stop Divorce
 
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