IS JEALOUSY A NATURAL INSTINCT OR DO YOU THINK IT "DEVELOPS" DURING THE PROGRESSION OF A RELATIONSHIP?

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IS JEALOUSY A NATURAL INSTINCT OR DO YOU THINK IT "DEVELOPS" DURING THE PROGRESSION OF A RELATIONSHIP?

Answer 1

Jealousy has always been a weakness in humans. I don't think it should develop to become stronger through out the relationship because as the relationship grows so does your trust in each other.  

Answer 2

Very natural, and powerful.

Answer 3

jealousy is a natural form or it depends on the relationship with other.

if it is with friend then it is natural or man made...

Answer 4

I think mild jealousy is a natural instinct. When you care about someone I think it's natural to be jealous a little bit at times. When people have things that you don't have and want I think it's natural. If you think about it, jealousy starts at a very young age. Sibling rivalry is a perfect example. I remember being jealous of other kids who had toys I wanted but didn't have...that said, I think a more severe form of jealousy manifests itself after life experience. I am probably more jealous than some in relationships due to the fact that I have been cheated on more than once. Also, I am probably more jealous as far as employment goes because I live in Michigan where the economy is horrendous. I haven't had health insurance in years and instead of having one stable full time job I have two part time jobs...one very stable. So, I probably get a little more jealous than some about people that have stable, good paying jobs, with health benefits.

It sounds as if I am a hostage to my jealousy, I'm not. I know that things will happen in time. I also think that insecurity is different than jealousy. I am not insecure, no more than any other woman at 30, but I do covet those with a god job...

Answer 5

Jealousy comes if the other partner is not secured and his or her partner doesn't give a convincing assurance to their relationship.

Answer 6

more of a response to insecurity than an instinct, but it's very natural.

Answer 7

Jealously is natural, but it can also develop if one person give another a reason to feel that way.  

Answer 8

I think it depends on the person! it could be a little of both.

Answer 9

I think it can a combination of the two.

Answer 10

I think it is from a combination of nature and nurture.  A little bit of natural instinct, and a lot of being taught to be possessive in our culture.