9 Tips to Overcome Jealousy about Your Partners Exes | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools
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The content segments discuss ways to overcome jealousy regarding a partner's exes. Jealousy is defined as anger towards someone for having something you want. It may stem from feeling threatened or believing that the ex still has a hold on your significant other's heart. Comparing your relationship to the one they had with their ex can intensify jealousy. To address these feelings, it is important to communicate with your partner and not make assumptions. Discussing concerns can help gain a better understanding of the situation and alleviate unnecessary jealousy.
Focusing on evidence and facts rather than assumptions is crucial. Identifying concrete evidence that suggests your partner still has a hold on their ex can help address jealousy. However, if the exes are co-parenting, ongoing communication is natural. Considering the evidence of your significant other's commitment to the relationship can also help alleviate jealousy.
Digging into your partner's or their ex's social media posts is advised against. Social media only shows the highlights and best snippets of someone's life, giving an incomplete picture. It is important to practice mindfulness and gratitude, focusing on enjoying your partner today instead of being consumed by jealousy and suspicion about their exes. Holding people in the present accountable for past mistakes can destroy a good relationship.
Overall, addressing jealousy about a partner's exes involves recognizing and challenging feelings, communicating openly, focusing on factual evidence, and avoiding excessive scrutiny of social media. It is important to choose how to spend energy and time, and not let past experiences sabotage the present relationship.
The content segments discuss ways to overcome jealousy regarding a partner's exes. Jealousy is defin