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Jealous

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What is Jealous?

The fear of losing something or someone valued to a perceived rival or competitor. It combines insecurity with possessiveness and can distort one's perception of a situation. Jealousy often points to underlying needs for security and reassurance.

When you might feel jealous

Jealous is a specific form of envy, which itself is a type of anger. You might experience this feeling in situations where anger is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define jealous.

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