Jealousy has no gender preference. Either you are the jealous type or you are not. And the reasons for jealousy are similiar in men and women.
Women who say they are jealous — oftentimes (if single) are still looking themselves and therefore project their own unfaithfulness onto a man. (Told to me by a professor and confirmed by many conversations with both men and women since then.)
A man who is jealous — well the same applies.
Regardless of the gender, jealousy can be petty or serious. There are ways to handle jealousy but there is no way to prevent a person who is has a tendency to cheat to be honest about his or her true motives for telling you that he or she is jealous.
Bottom line — jealousy is about insecurity in a relationship. It is also a red flag.
Take a look at some of the earlier posts on Lies, Cheating, and Infidelity.
Next week, we are presenting some interviews on jealousy, manipulation, and open relationships.
Share your thoughts.
Copyright 2008 Rita Watson