Jealousy is a normal feeling, not a character flaw. What matters is what you do with it: handled calmly it becomes a useful conversation, handled badly it becomes surveillance and accusations.

Jealousy is rarely about the other person. It usually signals a fear underneath, like fear of being replaced or of distance in the relationship, and naming that fear turns an accusation into a request.

Raise jealousy by leading with your feeling and the behaviour you noticed, not with a verdict about your partner's character. Specific, calm conversations clear up most worries in minutes.

Do not respond to jealousy by checking messages, issuing ultimatums about friendships, or suppressing the feeling. If jealousy is constant or intense, talking to a counsellor is a practical step.