Everyone in the world has experienced jealousy at one point or another. Maybe you were envious of a classmate in elementary school who always seemed to get the coolest new toys. Or, you were bitter ...

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If you constantly ruminate on your partner’s past and compare previous relationships, it might be hindering your current relationship’s growth. You may also be experiencing retroactive jealousy, which ...

Many people struggle with retroactive jealousy, which is when you are jealous of a partner’s past romantic or sexual partners. Some of the most common manifestations of this include looking your ...

Being curious about—or even a little bit jealous of—your partner’s exes is one thing, but leaning on misogynistic stereotypes to guilt her for her past is altogether different. Apparently, not ...

Retroactive jealousy can feel like an invisible rival—an unwelcome guest in your mind, distorting reality and fuelling insecurity. But here’s the truth: your partner’s past isn’t a threat. The real ...

If you’ve ever lost sleep scrolling through your partner’s ex’s Instagram or obsessing over their past relationships, you’re not alone. Welcome to the world of retroactive jealousy – the relationship ...

Jealous, much? Yeah, it happens. We all feel a little sting when we see our partner glance at someone else or when a sibling gets special treatment. But what about feeling jealous over things that ...

Being curious about — or even a little bit jealous of — your partner’s exes is one thing, but leaning on misogynistic stereotypes to guilt her for her past is altogether different. Apparently not ...