No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial.
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<p>What is your jealousy trying to tell you? We’ve all experienced it firsthand. Whether in romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, jealousy can show up in various facets of our lives often bringing forth complex emotions and challenging our sense of self. </p>
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<p>Brace yourselves, love. This is going to get spicy, and maybe not in the fun way.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let's talk jealousy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contrary to popular opinion, jealousy by itself is not a fucking red flag. It's just another emotion, and like any other emotion—anger, fear, ... Show More
