My boyfriend is sick-jealous ...is it because he loves me too much?

Portugal
June 3, 2007 7:37pm CST
When I tell my friends about my boyfriend´s sick obssession with me ( he is jealous of his own shaddow) most of them just tell me he is like that becasuse he really loves me. Well, honestly I think that such a big ammount of jealousy is a total lack of self esteem and has nothing to do with love. I am moving on, I am breaking up this relationship and hope for the next one to be healthier. Jealousy is not equal to love!
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14 responses
@rikki8 (392)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
Jealousy is something that stems from childhoood upbringing. A sense of self-confidence is built in the personality of young people through interactions with parents and peers. Once the balance is not achieved, one tends to lack comprehension on why the other is better or richer than himself. Thus an open mind is required to be developed along the way. It is an open-mind that will reduce or even eliminate this jealous fits of your boyfriend for example. Unfortunately, due to the evolution of norms in our society, imbalances occur in our children's development thus promoting the increase of jealousy in a lot of individuals. Just know how to handle it.
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• Portugal
6 Jun 07
that is an interesting point of you;) I hope I learn to cope bether with the situation in the future if I ever come accross with another man with such issues.
@hmike_d (1529)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Love has a lot of trust and respect. I've been jealous for my girlfriend but not that all the way i am. It is normal sometimes to be jealous if you know the base and you make it in a proper way and not just that you're looking for even a small mistake from your partner. Better to runaway from that man and he won't definitely do good to you and your relationship. Man in such a personality should given a chance to look at their own and let them realize that they're more than sick. When you love someone, you put your trust and by all honesty even if its beyond the skies!
• Portugal
6 Jun 07
You are right mike; thank you for your words :)
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
4 Jun 07
Run away from this person! Tired of people who think that they can own me and they think that they are all my world.Agree:this is lack of self-esteem and love. The real love is freedom, respect, trust and responsibility.
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• Portugal
4 Jun 07
Thank you for your words! I really love the man but I think i love myself more!
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@crickethear (1417)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Jealousy is the worst thing in a relationship. Be sure though you are not provoking jealousy by doing things you know are not right. A man that becomes jealous and aggressive every time you look sideways at someone or speak to someone is not happy with himself and has very low self esteme. Until he gets right with himself he will always be this way and you might want to find another partner.
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• Portugal
6 Jun 07
Yes...that brings out another issue.When a man is too jealous many people have the tendency to think that...maybe the woman is making something to provoque the situation. :|
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
you made a good decision on that! the first sign of obsession, you already spotted it and made your move. there are times when obsession is the start of being a lunatic. people who are so obsess of their partners will do everything to get what they want, which is very much unhealthy. your ex was not just lacking self-esteem but he is so paranoid and sick (i'm sorry if i had to say it). he must have loved you so much but he didn't know how to control it. besides love is respecting and loving your partner. trusting and knowing when and where you should be jealous and how he should be jealous. i hope you find someone who really deserves your love. take care :)
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• Portugal
6 Jun 07
you do not need to apologise ...you are right! Thank you for your words :)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
Jealousy is a part of relationship. It's healthy but if it's too much maybe somebody is wrong with him. Or maybe he don't wanna lose you. He really loves you because of what he shows. Not all man could do that.
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• India
5 Jun 07
I don't think jealousy had any relationship with love. They are two different poles.Your boyfriend is sick obssession with you then it is not the signal that he loves you more.Jealousy is not a part of love.Your decision is absolutely right. you definetly found a good and healthy relationship soon.
@steney (1418)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
I totally agree. Your boyfriend is very much insecure. He should first free himself from all his insecurities to be able to love another fully and truly. If he really loves you, then he should trust you enough. It's good that you decided to move on away from that relationship, as it will do you no good in the long run. Goodluck!
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• United States
6 Jun 07
He is insecure that is the cause of jealousy. I wouldnt think it means love at all. Really he doesnt trust you. I would make him change or go on to another who will trust you.
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
6 Jun 07
Hi Elentari! You're right. Jealousy is not a sign of love. It just shows that he does not trust you. Relationships without trust will not work. I'm glad you decided to move on. You will find someone much better out there. Good luck.
• Portugal
6 Jun 07
Thank you so much Argie!! Good luck to U too!
@FenwaySox (321)
• United States
6 Jun 07
Nice going! I think its important that you want to be in a healthy relationship. The jealousy will definitely drive you crazy, and if you dont already, you may start to resent him because he's all over you about everything. Good for you and best of luck!
@larenjan (18)
• Philippines
6 Jun 07
Hi Elentari! Im proud of you making that decision. Jealosy has never been part of healthy relationship. why is he jealous on what he have? Has he no trust on you? D*amn! all i can say is you deserve beter than him! Your pretty and im sure you have a good heart too..thats all and good luck!
@forisuru (217)
• Sri Lanka
5 Jun 07
Dear friend, yes..it can because he loves you so much. but if he can't controll it...he is not the right person to you. his love should be able to remove that jelouse from life..otherwise his love is not a powerful one Thanks
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• United States
4 Jul 07
Yeah he must love you a lot but it goes into other issues deeper than that. He's probably insecure with himself, thats why he gets so obssessed with you.