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Envy and Jealousy in a Caring Relationship | Solh Wellness

  Envy and jealousy are complicated emotions that can have a negative impact on caring relationships. While they are frequently perceived as negative and destructive, when correctly understood and managed, they can encourage growth, deepen emotional ties, and increase self-awareness. In this article, we will look at the role of envy and jealousy in loving relationships and how they can be beneficial or destructive. Envy Envy can be a damaging feeling in caring relationships since it entails seeking something that the partner has. This is true for all types of close interactions, including familial bonds, friendships, and sexual relationships. Envy, according to thinkers such as Sigmund Freud and D.W. Winnicott, can be a natural and healthy response, especially in the context of normal early development. Healthy envy can also be used to motivate self-improvement and growth.  When a partner admires their loved one's successes, abilities, or experiences, it might inspire them to aim t