Jealousy. Jealousy. Jealousy.

may only be a simple word, but does not have such a simple definition behind it. There are many reasons we feel jealous and though it is a normal human emotion to feel, it tends to get out of control if we fail to tame it.

Are you bothered by the attention that your boyfriend gets from other people? Can’t stand it when your boyfriend’s ex is around? Sounds like you’ve got a jealous streak like me. If you do something foolish about it - like blame your boyfriend, or lash out at the ex - you’re going to drive your boyfriend away. Here are some ways to ward off those jealous thoughts.

To keep yourself on the right track of jealousy conquering, just remember these:

Quit Comparing. You’re probably tempted to compare yourself to the other girls in your boyfriend’s life, and to keep double-checking to make sure your boyfriend thinks you’re prettier and cooler than they are. Snap out of it! When it comes to dating, people can’t be compared like that. No matter what your boyfriend’s exes and female friends are like, he likes you for you.

Put Yourself in Other People’s Shoes. If your boyfriend has an ex-girlfriend who wants him back, think about how you’d feel if you were him: probably pretty hopeless and depressed. You have more reason to feel bad for him than to be angry at him.

Remember that Acting Jealous Doesn’t Help Anything. In fact, jealousy in relationships only makes things worse - especially if it changes the way you act around your boyfriend or girlfriend. Why ruin a perfectly good relationship with negative thoughts?

YOU,

He picked you, remember that. Just don’t let your insecurities get the best of you. You are probably just as pretty, so stop sulking and being jealous. Jealousy is ugly, I used to be like you — angry when my boyfriend talked to another girl or about one, it would piss me off. But, I learned to shrug it off because I trusted him, just remember that the little voice inside your head can be a b*tch sometimes and you got to shut it off and Live your life and smile! Don’t sweat the small stuff. These insecurities mean nothing, you gotta know for yourself how beautiful you are. And if you aren’t content, switch your style and look up but DON’T ever change who you are for someone!