Jealousy Series: 10/23/12

 

Today, we are beginning a series titled "Jealousy In A Marriage".  I realize this will be a very touchy subject for many.  But, it must be addressed.  We hope to help you overcome jealousy in marriage.  Let's get started.

 

We will have an question and answer session, if you will.  Please join in our conversation.  We can all benefit from the testimonials from others.

 

Day 1:

 

What is Jealousy?

 

A.  Jealousy is a reaction to a perceived threat -- real or imagined -- to a valued relationship or to its quality. A nationwide survey of marriage counselors indicates that jealousy is a problem in one third of all couples coming for marital therapy.

A little jealousy is reassuring and may even be programmed into us. It’s very common. A lot of jealousy is scary, and has driven people to some very dangerous behavior. There’s no reason to believe that jealousy will improve with time or marriage ... Because jealousy goes right to the core of the self and its roots are deep, it is not something that can be banished by wishful thinking.

Whether you are the jealous partner or whether your spouse is the jealous one, irrational jealousy can eventually destroy your marriage.

So, today....think long and hard about this subject.  Are you the jealous partner?  Is your spouse?  If you have overcome jealousy in your marriage, share with us how you did it and how you benefitted from it.

TOMORROW:  Is Jealousy natural?

Thanks for taking the time out to read my blog.  Hopefully, you will benefit and improve your marriages along the way.  Until tomorrow friends.....