6 Situations When It Is Okay to Be Jealous
4. When your partner opens up more in front of family than you
Imagine how annoyed you would feel if you got to know something interesting about your partner in front of the whole family instead of knowing it beforehand. When couples feel more comfortable in opening up in front of their respective families, one of the partners is likely to feel jealous. It is okay if you feel envious in such situations because you have the right to know everything about your partner before anyone else does.
5. When your partner aces at everything
Pangs of jealousy are not just related to the threat of someone stealing your partner away. They can run much deeper. If you both are in a similar age bracket, you could be secretly competing with your partner. Whether it is money, job position, social standing, looks or personality, you could feel envious if your partner scored above you in all these areas. It is okay to be reasonably competitive with your partner and be jealous when you under perform.
6. When your partner cares more about your pet
Couples can have problems in their relationships because of their pets. Having pets like cats and dogs can drain a lot of emotional energy because they are attention seeking and they may need a lot of care. If your partner is canoodling with your pet more than spending time with you, it is natural for you to feel envious.
