Jealousy. Ooof…an emotion that is so very primal, complex, nuanced, and human in its nature. Society often creates a lot of judgment, shame, and drama around jealousy. For instance, the “jealous woman” has often been demonized as crazy, frivolous and gaslighted for her outrage of emotion. Jealousy, in this instance, often gets dismissed as this petty thing and shamed for its complex and confusing nature.

However, in truth, it takes an enormous amount of courage and vulnerability to talk about and get curious around Jealousy. At its core, jealousy actually reflects a very important set of needs and wishes. Jealousy is simply a response to life experiences. An adaptive strategy to the underlying need for safety, love, and connection. So today, I really want to start a conversation along those terms. For labeling someone as jealous is far too simplistic and stops further healing, connection, and clarity from transpiring.