Is it normal to feel jealous?

Jealousy can pop up when you’re afraid of losing someone’s attention, feel left out, or compare yourself with someone else. Lots of people feel it sometimes, even when they trust the people involved.

You don’t have to act on every jealous feeling or treat it as proof that something is wrong. It can help to notice what set it off and talk about it calmly, without trying to control someone else. If jealousy is taking over your relationships or pushing you toward behavior you regret, it may be worth getting support to figure out what’s underneath it.