Three Ways to Avoid Jealousy in Relationships

Jealousy is as old as mankind itself. People from Salt Lake City to the East Coast suffer from feeling jealous of others. Jealousy has been the cause behind many couples needing to visit family counseling and has sadly even broken up relationships and even marriages that were once thriving and strong. How can we avoid this toxic parasite of jealousy? Even though jealousy is likely to pop its ugly head up in your life from time to time, it can be avoided through some extra effort.

Here are three ways people in Salt Lake City, as well as people around the world for that matter, can avoid the jealousy plague.

Believe Your Partner

This may seem easier said than done, but if individuals simply believe their partner’s constant reassurances there would be much more harmony in the relationship. If someone is constantly questioning what his or her partner says or does, it can quickly eat away at the relationship for both partners. Visiting family counseling can help people improve communication and trust.

No Games

Experts in family counseling say that one of the worst things a jealous person can do is try to make their partner jealous of them. Playing games like this solves absolutely nothing and can generate even more problems. Addressing the issue at hand can prove to be much more effective.

No Comparing

Another bad tendency people in Salt Lake City and all over the world have is comparing themselves to others. This can easily make people develop a false sense of inferiority or superiority, but in reality comparing ourselves to others simply does not work and will only make people jealous. When an individual focuses on his own personal strengths and traits, it allows him to build confidence in themselves and be the best he can be for his partner. 

Ian Francis is a relationship writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Swinton Counseling.