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Jealousy will do no good for a relationship. On the other hand, it leads to rifts in a relationship and makes life complicated for the couple. We bring you some thought-provoking quotes on jealousy in relationships in this post. Jealousy often comes from possessiveness, extreme protectiveness, or lack of understanding between a couple. It restricts couples from having a peaceful union and triggers insecurity and emotional outbursts. It is essential to understand the roots of jealousy in a relationship. It could stem from insecurities, past experiences, or fear of loss. Recognizing these triggers can help individuals confront their feelings and foster healthier communication within their relationships. In this post, we have a collection of several quotes that will help you understand jealousy between couples and broaden your perspective on relationships.
Key Pointers
- Jealousy is not always harmful, it can help an individual understand their thoughts and emotions.
- A jealous person may use their jealousy to learn how to become a better individual.
- Jealousy quotes can help people confront their insecurities and trust issues and foster a healthier relationship.
Jealousy Quotes In A Relationship
Jealousy is an intense emotion that ruins your relationship and life. Here are some quotes that tell you about its damaging effects.
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2. “I refused to believe that love could take any other form than mine: I measured love by the extent of my jealousy, and by that standard, of course, she could not love me at all.” – Graham Greene, The End of the Affair
3. “Surrounded by the flames of jealousy, the jealous one winds up, like the scorpion, turning the poisoned sting against himself.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
4. “As a moth gnaws a garment, so doth envy consume a (person).”– John Chrysostom
5. “In the eden of love, jealousy is the insect that chokes the flowers of affection and adoration.”
6. “Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself, Love possesses not nor would it be possessed: For love is sufficient unto love.” – Kahlil Gibran
7. “Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.” – John Dryden
8. “Just as too much spice can spoil a dish, jealousy too can spoil a relationship.”
9. “A relationship saturated with trust will outshine the one marinated with jealousy.”
10. “When in love, jealousy is the earthquake that shakes the foundation.”
11. “For God’s sake, let’s take the word ‘possess’ and put brick around its neck and drown it. We can’t possess one another. We can only give and hazard all we have.” – Dorothy L. Sayers
12. “The ugliest trait everyone should avoid is jealousy.”
13. “Jealousy is like a mirror- it disrupts your confidence and reflects your fears and insecurities within.”
14. “A mind that constantly dwells in jealousy is like a prisoner in its own cage, unable to taste the freedom of love and joy.”
15. “He seemed to be talking about my fears, my insecurity, and my unwillingness to see what was wonderful because tomorrow it might disappear and I might suffer. The gods throw the dice, and they don’t ask whether we want to be in the game or not.” ― Paulo Coelho
16. “There is no greater glory than love, nor any greater punishment than jealousy.” — Lope de Vega
17. “Jealousies are like ghosts: they come unbidden into the heart, and there haunt us until we either drive them away or kill ourselves trying to chase them off.” – Gail Sheehy
18. “Jealousy is not a barometer by which the depth of love can be read, it merely records the degree of the lover’s insecurity.” – Margaret Mead
19. “Jealousy is a disease that if not cured, will destroy the entire humanity.”
Did you know?20. “I believe that there is no difference between jealousy and insecurity at all.”
21. “Jealousy is not good for your health. It is a silent killer, an untreatable disease.”
22. “Amidst a symphony of emotions, jealousy is one chord that distorts the harmony.”
23. “If you want to know what a man really thinks of you, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”– Oscar Wilde
24. “Jealousy is the wrong seasoning that can turn a relationship sour.”
25. “Jealousy is the weed, the insect that destroys the garden of love.”
26. “Jealousy is an overindulgence of insecurities that fills everything with emptiness.”
27. “In a recipe book of love, jealousy is the ingredient that is left untried.”
28. “Jealousy is a strong emotion that can break any strong relationship.”
29. “A person that is full of jealousy lacks confidence and trust.”
30. “Jealousy is the only vice that gives no pleasure.” – Patrick Henry
31. “By holding a grudge or allowing spite to rule your day, you are placing emphasis on the negative and not on the positive. Get rid of envy or jealousy.” – Byron Pulsifer
32. “I hope everybody understands why someone is jealous of something. It is because jealous people feel threatened that someone might take away what belongs to them.”
33. “Never hate jealous people. They are jealous because they think you are better than them.” – Paulo Coelho
34. “Too much jealousy is like pollution that hampers the natural beauty of a relationship.”
35. “A relationship can thrive like a serene lake if not affected by the turbulence of jealousy.”
36. “Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.”
37. “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”– Carrie Fisher
38. “Jealousy is like a storm that threatens to tear apart the strong anchor of love and warmth.”
39. “You cannot tell your mind what to feel and not to feel when you are jealous. It is like a poison that will slowly kill you.”
40. “Being jealous is normal, but when you have too much jealousy, then there must be something wrong. Jealousy is not good for your body and mind.”
41. “Jealousy is a thief that steals away trust and love in a relationship.”
42. “Our envy of others devours us most of all.”– Alexander Solzhenitsyn
43. “Jealousy is a game that can never be won.”
44. “Jealousy is always there, but you can avoid it if you have plenty of trust and love. Always keep in mind that there are more beautiful things life is offering us than all these negativities in life.”
45. “I would love to live in a world that is free of jealousy and whose people can be trusted.”
46. “The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.” – William Penn
47. “Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” – Buddha
48. “Make love the hero of your story and jealousy the villain.”
49. “When you focus on love, you come to a point in your relationship from a positive perspective that opens up better things. When you become jealous, it can consume you narrowing your perspective from a negative point devouring the good you’ve built with your partner.”
50. “Pure love allows no room for jealousy.” – James Lendall Basford
51. “The spirit of envy can destroy; it can never build.” – Margaret Thatcher
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53. “Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.” ~ Maya Angelou
54. “Jealousy is inconsolable because it cannot know the beloved.”– Mason Cooley
55. “Jealousy is like a poison that seeps into the cracks and contaminates the purest of the relationships.”
56. “I am jealous of everybody who is with you when I am not with you. Everybody who passes you in the street. Yeah, you could say I’m jealous.” ~ Blackpool
57. “Love finds peace when jealousy is kept at bay.”
58. “We are all beautiful, carrying a positive aura, except in the eyes of an insecure person.”
59. “Feeling jealous shows me, loud and clear, that I am stifling my soul.”
60. “Jealous persons are always in search of imaginary slights, which they magnify into crimes.” – George Bernard Shaw
61. “Jealousy is just lack of self-confidence.”
62. “The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.”
63. “I get jealous because I feel someone else can make you happier than I ever could.”
64. “The envious person grows lean with the fatness of their neighbor.” – Socrates
65. “Envy is like a fly that passes all the body’s sounder parts, and dwells upon the sores.” – Arthur Chapman
66. “Jealousy is a flood that threatens the bridge of understanding.”
67. “Jealousy hyphenates love in all the wrong places.” – Terri Guillemets
68. “Jealousy only eats up your beauty, have more faith in yourself, you got something that other people don’t.”
69. “Relationships are built on trust. If you act like a detective, it’s time to bid farewell.”
70. “Being envious does not protect a relationship; rather it destroys it.”
71. “Jealousy leads to nothing except mistrust and a lack of communication in a relationship.”
72. “When jealousy takes the driving seat, we are no longer in the relationship, but with our own fears and insecurities.”
73. “Isn’t it kind of silly to think that tearing someone else down builds you up?”
74. “Jealousy is, I think, the worst of all faults because it makes a victim of both parties.”
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76. “Whoever envies another confesses his superiority.”– Samuel Johnson
77. “True love replaces jealousy with acceptance and understanding.”
78. “When jealousy occupies the room, trust has to make a silent exit.”
79. “Jealousy is like a choice. You can either choose to let it control you or let you control it.”
80. “A heart filled with jealousy is like a canvas painted with dark and dull hues.”
81. “A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.”
82. “Don’t let insecure thoughts ruin something amazing.”
83. “Suspicion and jealousy are the death knell of any relationship.”
84. “Jealousy is a curse that turns love into hatred.”
85. “Jealousy is a sickness that has love as its antidote.”
86. “The worst thing about jealousy is that it makes you blind to all positive things.”
87. “The best way to get over jealousy is to realize how little it matters.” – William Shakespeare
88. “Jealousy has a lot to do with how people see themselves. If you are comparing yourself to someone, stop doing this. You were created to be exactly who you are.” – Stanley Steel
89. “Jealousy is a disease, get well soon.”
90. “Don’t let jealousy fool you. It’s just another name for insecurity.”
91. “Envy is the coward side of hate, and all her ways are bleak and desolate.” – Henry Abbey
92. “Jealousy isn’t a female trait. Jealousy is an insecure trait. Insecurity doesn’t discriminate.”
93. “Jealousy would be far less torturous if we understood that love is a passion entirely unrelated to our merits.”
94. “Jealousy is a sign that we need to work on our self-love and confidence.”
95. “Jealousy has never been the solution to a problem; rather, it makes things worse.”
96. “More men die of jealousy than of cancer.” – Joseph P. Kennedy
97. “Envy is the most stupid of vices, for there is no single advantage to be gained from it.”
98. “Love shouldn’t be about jealousy or anything close to that. It should be about commitment, respect, and trust. If you can’t have that from the get-go, there’s a problem.”
99. “Jealousy is nothing but the echo of your own uncertainties and insecurities.”
100. “In a relationship, always choose love over jealousy and see how it flourishes.”
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102. “Jealousy is a painful passion; yet without some share of it, the agreeable affection of love has difficulty to subsist in its full force and violence.”
103. “Being with an insanely jealous person is like being in the room with a dead mammoth.”
104. “The power of jealousy fades as the power of love thrives.”
105. “While love is the key to every heart, jealousy is the lock that keeps them closed.”
106. “A relationship based on jealousy is like a house of cards that is bound to collapse.”
107. “Jealousy is the fear or apprehension of superiority: envy our uneasiness under it.” – William Shenstone
Quick tip108. “Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.” – Joseph Addison
109. “Jealousy is like a predator that goes about hunting for security in a relationship.”
110. “Keep yourselves far from envy; it eateth up and taketh away good actions, like fire eateth up and burneth wood.” – Muhammad
111. “The grass always looks greener on the other side when envy takes over in a relationship.”
Insecurity Relationship Quotes
Insecurity touches everyone’s lives at some point or the other. Even the most confident people have insecurities. However, insecurity in relationships leads to a host of problems and issues. Here are some insecurity quotes that sum them all:
112. The steps of insecurity: comparison, compensation, competition, rivalry, compulsion, condemnation, and control.
113. “Insecurity can be overcome if you take the steps to overcome it.”
114. You act like it’s you against the world but it’s really just you against yourself.
115. “Insecurity for me, feels like the sensation of suffocating.” – Tyler Joseph
116. “Insecurities can be the backbone for destroying a perfect friendship and relationships.”- Unknown
117. “Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue and that, for me is based on insecurity, self-esteem, and loneliness.” – Naomi Campbell
118. “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” ― Steven Furtick
119. “There’s no room in perfection for insecurity.” ― R.K. Lilley
120. “There can be no security where there is fear.” ― Felix Frankfurter
121. “It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.” ― Dag Hammarskjold
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123. “Don’t let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don’t like them.” – Stacy London
124. “Insecurity kills more dreams than failure ever will.”– Suzy Kassem
125. “Insecurity is a side effect of loving too much but receiving too little in return.”
126. “The hallmark of insecurity is bravado.” – Brandon Sanderson
127. “Relationships fail because people take their insecurities and try and twist them into their partner’s flaws.” – Baylor Barbee
128. “Cheating is directly linked to lack of intelligence, insecurity, low self-esteem, and an overall sense of unhappiness with one’s own life!”
129. “In the soil of insecurity, love withers away.”
130. “Sometimes our thoughts are backed by so much insecurity, that they create lies we believe.”
131. “Insecure people only eclipse your sun because they’re jealous of your daylight and tired of their dark, starless nights.”
132. “If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too.” – Tim Ferriss
133. “It has always seemed that fear of judgement is the mark of guilt and the burden of insecurity.” – Criss Jami, Killosophy
134. “A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.” – Robert A. Heinlein
135. “Plant the seeds of trust to uproot weeds of insecurities.”
136. “At times, our thoughts are overtaken by insecurities, leading us to rely on lies.”
137. “The only way to overcome insecurity is to take challenges and risks.”
138. “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” – Dalai Lama
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140. “Don’t insecurity ruin the beauty you were born with.”
141. “I don’t let anyone’s insecurities, emotions, or opinions bother me. I know that if I am happy, that’s all that matters to me.” – Demi Lovato
142. “As insecurities get nurtured, the relationship gets poisoned.”
143. “Insecure people try to make you feel smaller. Confident people love to see you walk taller.”
144. “There is no external solution to the problem of insecurity.”
145. “Only the insecure strive for security.”
146. “Insecurity in a relationship makes you feel as if you are walking on a thin slice of ice.”
147. “Insecurity is an ugly thing; it makes you hate people you don’t even know.”
148. “Insecurity is your intuition telling you that something’s not right, either with them or with you.” – Charles J. Orlando
149. “A person who is confident and capable will never feel insecure.” ― Abhishek Ratna
150. “It is impossible for trust and insecurity to coexist in a relationship.”
151. “The deepest of a woman’s insecurities often come from the men who have hurt them.”
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153. “Control is an element of weakness and insecurity. You truly cannot control anyone or anything other than your effort and attitude.”
154. “Insecure people have a special sensitivity for anything that finally confirms their own low opinion of themselves.”
155. “Insecurity refers to an inherent sense of self-doubt and a deep feeling of uncertainty.”
156. “Why escape your intended purpose by copying and trying to be someone else? You will discover who you were meant to be only after you have shown confidence being yourself.”
157. “A woman will always be insecure if she attaches her identity and sense of worth to the amount of male attention she gets.” ― Anupama Garg
158. “Nothing sharpens sight like envy.” – Thomas Fuller
159. “Insecurity is a fire that consumes the garden of love.”
160. “If insecurity knocks the door, love should open it.”
161. “The problem with human attraction is not knowing if it will be returned.” – Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush, Hush
162. “A guy is only insecure about losing his girl when he knows someone else can treat her better.”
163. “Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud.”
164. “I think what ruins relationships and causes more fights is insecurity.” – Olivia Wilde
165. “Arrogance is the camouflage of insecurity.” — Tim Fargo
166. “People confuse ego, lust, insecurity with true love.” — Simon Cowell
167. “A good relationship exists when your partner knows all your insecurities and imperfections and still loves you.”
168. “A heart filled with jealousy has no room for trust to grow.”
169. “If there is trust in relationships then what is the need of insecurity and when insecurity is in the heart then what is the meaning of being in relationships.” ― Phudal
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171. “If you are judging a person, you might be exposing insecurity of your own.” — Victor Prince
172. “Until you cross the bridge of your insecurities, you can’t begin to explore your possibilities.” — Tim Fargo
173. “People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at the expense of their dreams.”
174. “The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity.” ― Erich Fromm
175. “Relationships fail when people take their own insecurities and project them as their partner’s flaws.” ― Steve Maraboli
176. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!”
177. “You can only be jealous of someone who has something you think you ought to have yourself.”
178. “Insecurity is like a dark cloud that follows everywhere and casts its shadow on a relationship.”
179. “Never run for a bus, train, or man. When one leaves another arrives.”
180. “Stop allowing your insecurities to color the way you interpret someone else’s intention.”
181. “Insecurity is temporary- so do not let it consume your heart and relationships.
182. “Do not let your insecurities make decisions for your life.”
183. “Distance doesn’t destroy relationships. Insecurities and doubts do.”
184. “Insecurity is like quicksand; it pulls a relationship into depths.”
185. “Insecurity is the missing piece of the puzzle that completes the picture of fear.”
186. “Insecurity can make you feel that you are never happy and content in your relationship.”
187. “Insecurity acts as a silent killer in a relationship.”
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Recognizing and addressing insecurities is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship. Insecurity can lead to jealousy in a relationship, and it is essential to confront these feelings constructively. Engaging in open dialogues with partners can help alleviate misunderstandings and foster strength in the relationship.
Tips For Managing Jealousy In A Relationship
Jealousy is a natural emotion, but when left unchecked, it can strain relationships and negatively affect your emotional well-being. Here are some key strategies to help manage jealousy effectively:
- Communicate openly: Talk to your partner about your feelings in a calm, honest, and non-accusatory way. Open communication can prevent misunderstandings and foster mutual understanding.
- Identify insecurities: Reflect on the root causes of your jealousy. Often, jealousy stems from personal insecurities or past experiences. Understanding these triggers can help address them.
- Practice self-love: Engage in activities that boost your self-confidence and self-worth. Building a positive relationship with yourself can reduce feelings of jealousy and help you feel more secure.
- Establish trust: Transparency and honesty with your partner are essential for building and maintaining trust. This includes being open about your concerns and actions, and fostering trust through consistent behavior.
Managing jealousy requires self-awareness, open communication, and trust-building. By addressing insecurities and practicing self-love, you can cultivate healthier relationships and emotional balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is jealousy in love?
Jealousy is a feeling of anger or resentment that may lead to negative thoughts and fear of abandonment and betrayal. In a relationship, jealousy is triggered by low-self esteem, insecurity, and obsession. A jealous partner may think their romantic relationship is being threatened and there is a lack of loyalty, giving way to abuse and chaos.
2. Can jealousy ruin a relationship?
Jealousy can ruin a relationship by making partners obsessive. When jealousy turns into dominance and suspicion, it may create disharmony in the relationship. It may lead to resentment and arguments and rob a couple of happiness and peace in the relationship.
3. How common is jealousy in a relationship?
Jealousy is very common in relationships. However, the degree and nature of jealousy may vary in each relationship. There is a good jealousy that comes from genuine love and care and bad jealousy that stems from insecurity and toxic love. Therefore, it is important to identify it early in the relationship, discuss them with your partner, have open communication, and nip it in the bud to ensure a long-lasting romance.
Jealousy quotes in a relationship may help the partners flag the problem in their relationship. Jealousy can cause emotional outbursts and insecurity that harm the relationship. Identifying and resolving the cause of jealousy could make your relationship stronger. Lack of trust in your partner, trying to control them, becoming needy in a relationship due to insecurities, or thinking that they are cheating on you are signs of jealousy, which can ruin the relationship. You may express your feelings to your partner and try various ways to resolve the problem before it causes permanent damage.
Infographic: Quotes On Jealousy In Relationships
A relationship is built on the ground of trust and belief. However, there might be times when one partner is jealous of the other partner. At times like these, one might feel like they cannot understand what they are feeling, and neither can anyone else. To help you in such situations, we have put together a list of quotes about jealousy in a relationship to describe your feelings better. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Illustration: Jealousy Quotes in a Relationship
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