A small dose of jealousy is completely normal in any romantic relationship.
It is rather healthy because it proves your partner’s loyalty and love.
When someone is jealous, it means they care, otherwise they wouldn’t notice you’re talking to someone else.
But how can you determine if his jealousy is slowly turning him into a paranoid friend?
Where is the line? How much is jealousy acceptable, and when is it time to think about doing something about it for fear it starts to cross the line?
Never accept abusive behavior just because you find excuses in your head.
Be honest with yourself and put your needs first for once!
Here are clear signs that his jealousy is turning into abusive paranoia, which will help you decide your next steps.
It keeps reminding you of everything you’ve ever done wrong. He never forgets again.
It’s as if he wants to keep punishing you for every mistake so that you always know where you stand and never repeat any mistakes.
He forgets that you are just human and that making mistakes is our way of growing and developing.
Now that we’ve covered the main signs of his troubling behavior, let’s try to find the best way to deal with him.
I think an honest conversation is always a good way forward.
Try talking to him. Confront him about it and see where it goes. If that doesn’t work, here are 4 suggestions on how to deal with his abusive paranoia and take care of yourself for once.
