Jealousy is a complex emotional rollercoaster: it involves fear of loss, a sense of ownership, and low self-esteem. It can be a painful symptom of relationship problems or a manifestation of our own inner trauma.

By allowing jealousy to control our behavior, we often push our partner away and damage trust. In this chapter, we explore where uncontrolled jealousy comes from, how it is related to our dependence on the evaluation of others, and what to do about it.