Jealousy - the most common reason in an argument between lovers?

Philippines
March 23, 2007 11:18am CST
In a relationship, it arguments, fights and misunderstandings do happen. And the question is, why? and what caused the argument? Do you think jealousy is the most common reason why two lovers fight? Or do you think it's because of financial problems or something else? Do you have any idea? At this point in our relationship with my boyfriend, jealousy is the very most common thing why we fight. Sometimes, it's just for small jealousy that would lead to a very huge fight. I'm kinda tired on this already but my love for him keeps me to continue with our relationship. Besides, we easily patch up things.
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@akinad (446)
• Philippines
24 Mar 07
probably jealousy is one of the reasons but i think most couples tend to argue because of miscommunication..its not about money,jealousy or other stuff..it's more on how the two of you compromise on things and issues like that.. arguments form from things like that but it's the way u talk or communicate that worsen the situation..how you react to what he does..to what he has..to everything around him..so i guess my main point here is that there are no common reasons of arguments it just so happen that we sometimes are not good communicators to our partners..that's it!so we better learn to get through our messages and issues to our partners clearly and honestly..
24 Mar 07
I completely agree. However, if someone commits an affair, surely they are obliged to feel jealous because their lover has broken a vow of marriage?
@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
Before anyone feels jealous, there is/are reason/s why one feels it. Cheating, infidelity, mistrust of partner are some reasons why a person get jealous. I think these cause arguments / fights in most relationships. But there are other reasons why lovers argue. They may have different opinion or view on some matters.
@ARLANE (83)
• Philippines
24 Mar 07
Yes, jealousy is the main cause why theres always a problem is a relationship. The best thing to do is feel secure and be confident that you are love by your partner.
@maucute (979)
• Philippines
24 Mar 07
Usually that's one common thing that would start an argument in a relationship.. :) We've experience that and one source of jealousy is being insecure.. Something from the past might affect this kind of feeling. I agree on that, when jealousy is felt even the smallest things can make a huge impact. Trust me, I've dealt with that before, I'm just lucky that after an argument we talked things over right away..
• Malaysia
24 Mar 07
jealousy is a pinch of chillies in your dish it may be hot but still people eat it.....one of the ingredient that people need in their life that's make us a human being
13 May 08
My boyfriend gets often jealous when I/we are around his friends and I am laughing and joking with them. Occassionally when I am working with one of them in class, he glares at his friend when he thinks I am not looking. I don't flirt with them, I just have a laugh. We nearly almost end up in a fight but we always end up making up and saying that we will stop. But it doesn't. We both say what we have is too much to waste on a silly row, but we need to be able to trust each other... don't we???
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
24 Mar 07
I think most people fight when there are financial problems. Some people get jealous, but others don't. I don't mind if my girlfriend still talks to exs or anything like that. I know she isn't a cheating type and I know that I'm not either. However, I am a frugal person. I suppose if I shared a bank account with someone, I might get a bit upset when they buy things I think they don't need. Or buy a bunch of little useless things (for some reason, large reasonably useful purchases don't bother me).
@caesarin (1089)
• Indonesia
24 Mar 07
There would be many things that'll caused arguments and fights in a relationship. Though maybe most couples find jealousy become their problem but different way of thinking and also the ability to cope with your emotion and problems might be crucial. Why you are jealous? Because you think what he/she doing is making you jealous, though he/she thinks that's not necessary to be jealous. Why? Because he/she has a different way of thinking of the concept of something. Like me, I have this problem of jealousy to my husband who can freely go out with his girlfriend at work. But he said there's nothing to be jealous about. Why? After talking to him, I found the problem is our different way of thinking of seeing things. Anyway, look in yourself and you will find what's best for you. Don't be too emotional that you love him too much so that you can evaluate things objectively. Good luck.
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
There are a lot of reasons why lovers argue. It may be due to small stupid things or not. And I can't really say jealousy is the most common reason of the argument unless the lovers do experience that most of the time. As to your case, I see that jealousy could be the most common reason but for others it may not. Other lovers could argue mostly on financial problems especially if they are already married and have children to support with. Others might consider both family interferences as their main reason. Like for instance, the girl's mom would always interfere on their plans and decisions in their life. I hope this does make sense. Thus, the main reasons why lovers fight would always depend on the situation that they experience. :)
• India
24 Mar 07
Jealousy is not the only reason for fights between lovers, although it is a great cause..The main cause for fights is not having faith in each other..Believe in urself n ur partner n there wont b any prob. "A life with love wil have Thorns but a life without love wil have no Roses" So keep loving each other with small-small fights in between that wil increase ur love for each other.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
23 Mar 07
in our situation its money that cause the arguments...we went from 2 good incomes to only one and it has been a bit of a struggle..we never stay mad for long...and i'm becoming the queen of frugality...hopefully he'll soon learn to be the king...