Jealousy Test (Women)
I believe men and women can maintain purely platonic friendships without romantic complications.
I've asked my partner for details about his past romantic relationships.
I sometimes doubt whether my partner will remain loyal to me.
I occasionally check my partner's personal devices or possessions without permission.
I feel confident that I deserve to be with my partner.
My partner's close connections with colleagues or friends make me uneasy.
It bothers me when my partner engages in conversations with other women.
I contact my partner to verify his location matches what he told me.
Overall, I believe men have a natural tendency toward infidelity.
I'm uncertain whether I'm physically appealing enough to satisfy my partner.
When my partner notices another woman, I highlight her imperfections.
I suspect my partner might abandon me for someone he considers superior.
I have experienced betrayal from a partner in the past.
If my partner is speaking with someone of the opposite gender, I attempt to insert myself into their discussion.
I put significant effort into my looks to maintain my partner's attraction.
I sense that other women are actively trying to win my partner's attention.
It would hurt my feelings if my partner complimented another woman's appearance.
I would feel disturbed if my partner purchased a costly present for a female friend or coworker.
I engage in sexual acts to prevent my partner from seeking intimacy elsewhere.
I display physical closeness with my partner when other women are present.
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What you should know
- Both men and women can feel jealous, but they often deal with it in different ways. Men are more likely to be jealous of the idea of physical infidelity, while women are more likely to be jealous of emotional infidelity.
- There is evidence that jealousy is partially genetically inherited. One study found that genetic factors accounted for 29 percent of the differences in jealousy between people.
- Certain personality traits increase the propensity for jealousy. Studies have found that people who are neurotic, which means they are moody, critical, and anxious, are more likely to be jealous.
- It's normal to be jealous. One study found that jealousy is one of the main reasons couples go to counseling, and almost a third of those therapists had been cheated on in the past.
- Women who are more jealous are more likely to spend money on things that make them look better, like makeup, diet pills, self-tanning, and cosmetic surgery, some of which can be harmful.
What to do
Talk about it: Talk about how you feel and what might have caused it. Tell us what actions make you feel the most jealous and which ones you can handle.
Make peace with the past. If you can't stop thinking about your partner's past relationships, remember that there is a reason they are with you now and not someone else.
Get outside support: When you feel supported by friends, family, and hobbies or activities, you may feel better about your relationship, and your partner may notice how secure you are.
