Is jealousy the number 1 problem in breakups?

@kaizel (82)
Philippines
March 16, 2011 10:17am CST
Hi mylotters!! This is the situation: What if you and your partner is having a date in a restaurant and suddenly one of the girls from the other table stood up and is coming to your table. Then the girl do some flirty actions and looking at your partner intensely. You didn't know that they knew each other, sad thing is that her boyfriend didn't introduce you to her but at the same time didn't make any eye contact to that girl after saying hi. But my friend was deeply hurt and felt insecure of what happened. So they argue... So in your opinion, is being jealous a problem for couples?
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
17 Mar 11
Not necessary only jealousy is the reason behind breakup. So many reason like some time mothers in law and fathers in law behaviour means if they torchers everyday their daughter in law, Husband's negligence, husband's unemployement etc. Some time jealousy may be the reason for breakup but you cannot say in every case.
• India
17 Mar 11
hahaha why are you thinking this my breakup is not and if breakup will do then not the reason jealousy because I am always saying my husband make a girlfriend because I need a friend because I like girls more than boys. He is very silent so and less talkative men and I am more talkative women what a combination na ha ha ha. My family member says me why are you not teach for talking to her husband then I said ohh I will fill the place of my husband about talking ha ha ha
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
ah haha i see so you are more talkative that your husband. our husband is the silent type right? They say that most of the couples who stayed longer are the ones with a lot of opposites. Love it!
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
I see. There are several ways why people separate right? So, in your opinion if you don't mind me asking. What is the number 1 cause of breakup for you? Hoping for your reply soon ^_^
@free_man (7330)
• United States
17 Mar 11
Hi Kaizel and welcome to my lot. If a girl came up to my table while my husband and I was having a dinner, I would look at her and say hi my name is and who may you be. Then shame her for being so rude. It isn't the man's fault that this thing that acted like a street walker. Women like that have no respect for themselves much less anyone else. Jealousy in that situation would be wrong. We all have a little jealousy but we don't have to show it and make a fool of ourselves. Let's put it this way if a man is with a woman he isn't looking for someone he has someone. Jealously can be a problem in any relationship. Don't have to be boyfriend and girlfriend it can be between friends too.
@free_man (7330)
• United States
17 Mar 11
Hi Kaizel. Women like this don't ever move on they think that the whole world of guys fall at their feet. The thing that they don't realize is beauty fades. But true love never fades. A man that truly loves a woman will still look but he will never touch any other woman. Women like that only want what they can't have. Don't ever let this kind of woman (B dog in heat) bother you they are a dime a dozen. You can find them on any city street corner!
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hi! well said! I agree on how you act if ever you will encounter with that situation. That is standing up in your own at the same time making the woman open her eyes about who she is and what is her position at that time. It really is a shame that there are lots a women approach guys even though they already know that those guys are already married or attached to someone already. I cannot also blame them for loving someone who is already attached to somebody, but if they already knew then they have to let go on start a new life so that it will not make their lives more complicated.
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@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
6 Jun 12
Hi again! that is true, women like that only looks for fun and only wants to check if they can destroy some happiness that a COUPLE have. I think some men will be infatuated by those kind of aggressive women and will boost their ego but after taht they will still go back to the person they love.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
17 Mar 11
No, pride is the biggest reason people break up. When you get down to it, it's probably the only reason they do.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
17 Mar 11
Right, no one lowers their guard, apologizes, recognizes their own mistakes. On the other hand, pride causes us to blame someone else, find fault and belittle others.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hmmm yup i think pride is also considered as one of the source of breaking up because of pride no one will lower down their guard.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
17 Mar 11
i would have to say that jealousy might be a first for dating breakups but i think that money issues would be a first for marriages.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
yup because once married both of you should contribute regarding the bills especially when you already have kids.
@dreamnishu (1247)
• China
17 Mar 11
hello friend! i think jealousy is a cause of not only breakup but also it is a cause of break everything.i do not like it.i want to make my self so far from this.yes i understand your feelings.it is common friend.do not feel so sad.everything will be good. thanks a lot.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hi! I felt sad when my friend gets insecure whenever some girls approach her guy. I told her that she should not be insecure because not that I'm boasting because she is my friend... she is really pretty. She has an angelic face and also has a good personality. Too bad she's shy and easily gets jealous but cannot tell others about what she really feels T_T
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
17 Mar 11
Long ago I read somewhere that love can be likened to a beautiful flower. Unfortunately, most times when it rises is already infected with certain parasites: jealousy, attachment, possessiveness, selfishness, etc.. They all suck its sap, stopându's growth and causing it to fade before they start to bloom. Many people are unable to distinguish between love and parasites, because it does not confer any second to analyze the occurrence and their manifestations. I'm too busy to point fingers, find the "guilty" for their suffering, to punish, to revenge, cut their wrists or other such insanity, instead of analyzing impurities in our own soul which are really the only real question for suffering. Removing them may prevent their suffering. It is very simple: (I say from experience) To remove them just to conscious observer without being compelled to leave them and not fight against them. Simple, right? In this way they will go away. This is the "recipe". Stop and think about than what kind of relationship you want? One life, which can grow every day and that can give a new meaning to life, based on the dedication and mutual trust or a surrogate, in which everyone says nice words to conceal their own personal interests? If you choose the first option when you are ready to trust your partner's choices, and you give them the freedom to follow their own path, even if this means you may not include you? And May I say to you a secret: once remove parasites, the flower of love will grow, unhindered by the sky. It knows no boundaries. Having solved the problems, your ability to live and love will be magnified a hundred times. We want to get everyone to feel true love with your half you will certainly meet (if you have not met yet), but only when you're ready, you have what to offer and are able to appreciate what you are offering. With the right attitude, imperfections can be dismantled, brick by brick, layer by layer. People capable of a relationship based on sincerity and total dedication around us. Not many, but there. But you must be able to feel them to recognize it.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
I greatly appreciated your comment and also the use of personification. It really hit the mark regarding the word jealousy.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
17 Mar 11
Hi, Jealousy can be one of the factor for break-up in a relationship. But of course, other factors will play a part too. If there is no more trust between each other,then the relationship will be hard to be continued.A mutual respect and trust has to be the main point for a relationship to stay longer and stronger. Be it another party is trying to seduce your live partner or making some flirty actions,but as long as, your partner only has you in his heart, he won't be giving any response to the girl.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Well Said! It is true that the main key in order to have a good relationship is TRUST. Both of you also have to tell each other your problems or insecurities so that both of you will understand. Without good communication it might affect your relationship not only about your boyfriend/girlfriend but also your friends and family as well ^_^
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
For me yes it is because the boyfriend don't know what the reason of not communicating to your relationship plus this world lack of patient then it is end.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yup good communication and trust are the main key in order to achieve a good relationship and avoid a jealous partner.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Jealousy is a negative emotion thus it creates negative outcome, and that's why it contributes to break-ups of couples. For a couple, basically trust and understanding are the key factors to keep the relationship intact.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yup indeed. In a relationship trust and understanding is the roots in having a good relationship. with that, you can deal with all of the problems you will encounter.
@jennbart (1330)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
I think jealousy is just one of the factors why relationships leads to break up. Some are cheating, being bossy.. etc. I think number one is cheating. Jealusy is forgivable.. cheating is not.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hahaha yup CHEATING is something that can really destroy your relationship hehe
• United States
17 Mar 11
The number one problem in breakups I say is not having trust with your partner. Jealousy falls into the not trusting each other part. I'm in a long distance relationship right now for a year and seven months and what's keeping us together is our trust and honesty. Of course there are our moments with jealousy where I have gotten jealous and my partner have gotten jealous, but we always have been able to tell each other what we feel with our jealousy and understand each other to the point we just laugh about it. I say if you keep the jealousy going, it's going to cut down to not trusting each other and then end up breaking up. Honesty and trust are the keys of having the relationship to work.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
well said! It is a good thing that both you and your partner talk about the problems from time to time and to prolong the fights because in your situation it is really hard to have a long distance relationship with your partner for a very long time.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
I would say, it is one of the other reasons of break-ups but jealousy triggers ones emotion and definitely, it would be unfair. Boys do find it flattering when someone of the opposite gender got interest on them although they would constantly admit that they are loyal and it's untrue. But girls on the other side could be really suspicious of their moves. There should be trust in the relationship but once trust is broken, it is harder to mend because you cannot simply rely on him anymore. One should be open and true to their feelings. It is totally unfair if you are with your girlfriend and her comes you joining the ride of the other girl. It would really hurt. With just because of JEALOUSY, i don't think it would be a prime reason for breakups not unless their are other reasons beyond this and one just reason out that you are this and that..
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
yup i agree. sometime it is just stupid for the third party to come in even though they already that the person they are flirting to already is attached.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
I don't think so. Trust is still the key for a healthy relationship.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
yup you have to trust your partner and try not to be too jealous or it will just create another problem in the future and you might become paranoid if you cannot control it hehe.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
In my own opinion, jealousy is the number 1 problem in relationships. I do not have problems with girls who flirt w/ my partner. What matters to me is the reaction of my partner or how my partner handles the situation. If I see that he likes being flirted with, or if he shows some interests to that girl during the actual flirting, then I will definitely be jealous. But if he doesn't mind the girl no matter how much flirting she shows, and if he's proud to show her that I AM HIS WOMAN. Then i don't think I will be jealous. I would even laugh at her for making all the effort but is rejected in the end.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hehe It is fun way on how you deal with the issue and i totally agree hehe ^_^
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
16 Mar 11
There are so many contributing factors to the breakup of a relationship. it is difficult and unfair to place the blame on one ingredient or flaw. jealousy can be a huge culprit in the course of a relationship. where there is jealousy, problems can not be far behind. Getting rid of jealous behavior will surely ease the burden.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
yup jealousy is a natural behavior that cannot be removed immediately. It will be good if one of that emotion can be eliminated. but being jealous also has pros and cons right.
• Philippines
18 Mar 11
Definitely threesome.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
20 Mar 11
If you mean by cheating I think that's the main reason cause after this only people with very low selfesteem will accept the cheater back. It's really like a stab in the back, no one with self respect could accept this cause this shows not only the other is a cheater, but that this person can lie, do things behind your back, is phony two faced...it's really hard to continue a family with a black sheep like this, so cheating is the main cause for sure.
@swissheart (6482)
• Romania
16 Mar 11
i don't think you could make a clasification of the problems that could lead to a break up. this depends from couple to couple. jelousy somtimes is flollowed by other problems...it's true that it could lead to fights..but it all depends on how jelous you really are: if you exagerate than definitely your partner will be disturbed
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yup jealousy has pros and cons as well right? One person who is jealous means that he/she really loved that person. but the sad part of being jealous that if it reached its limit, the person might burst and say something bad and it will leave a scar until the end.
@nikramos (698)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
with the situation you've given i think its not much of a problem not unless the boyfriend flirted back with the girl from the other table then thats another story. but generally speaking, jealousy is one of the problems causing breakups though i cant say its the number one. there are two ideas that actually confuse me: if you are jealous, then it may be because you dont trust your partner which is absolutely not good. but then, for me to be jealous is a natural sign that i care for my partner. i know if i dont anymore get jealous, i dont care whatever he does. depends on how one perceives it. maybe it's something you can ponder on.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
yup i agree to that. it really has pros and cons when we talk about being jealous.
16 Mar 11
Yes, jealousy is always the biggest problems for couples. In my opinion from my vast experience, in a strong and unbreakable couple, jealousy still exists but what creates an inseparable bond among them is their trust for each other. To have an undying love, one must have unbreakable trust for the other. As a conclusion, human beings are made with feelings. You will always experience jealousy when your partner talks to another person of the opposite, but it's the trust that matters.
@kaizel (82)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yup2 two thumbs up for that! It is really a one major thing that can start up the break up. Sometimes even though we tried stopping it cannot be done because it is a natural emotions that each of us already experienced it.