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Jealousy & Paranoia in a Relationship

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Becky Swain

Jealousy can cause you to feel threatened in a relationship, and although unpleasant, a small dose of jealousy may actually function to influence partners to value one another, says the UK's National Health Service in "Overcoming Jealousy."

Becky Swain's first publication appeared in the "Journal of Personality Assessment" in 1984. Her articles have also appeared on various websites. She is an adjunct college instructor, licensed school psychologist and educational consultant. She holds a Master of Science in clinical psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology, both from Mississippi State University.