How to Deal with Jealousy/How to Make One Jealous/Overtaken by jealousy

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I am the most jealous person you will meet.  I get jealous over every single thing.  I hate when my boyfriend sees any nudity in a movie.  The thought of him going to a strip club or bachelor party makes me want to rip my hair out.  I can't stand that he talks to his ex because I am keenly aware that they had sex and I wonder if he is remembering that when they talk.  I don't see why he needs to stay friends with a ex because they are over.  I also worry about what might happen, such as what if a friend gets married and he has to go to a bachelor party?  I don't know why I feel this way because my boyfriend treats me like gold and says I am the hottest girl ever.  I am confident but obviously something is wrong with me. HELP!!

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Hi, Jane. Thanks for your question. The great news is that you have already made the first important step  - you recognize that you have a problem and that's essential to solving it.

First, please read the article that I wrote on my site on jealousy and then follow up with more specific questions.

You can read the article here:  
http://practicalhappiness.com/blog/?p=43

And follow up.

Thanks,

A.I.
www.practicalhappiness.com

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I can answer questions regarding how to deal with one's own jealousy and how to deal with the jealosy of the partner / lover and how you can liberate yourself from this destructive emotion. Learn more about me and my work at www.PracticalHappiness.com

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I overcome serious jealousy issues with conscious work and effort, and that was a very liberating experience. I also helped several people to abandon their jealous behavior and line of thinking.

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