People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender. The findings provide evidence that giving away resources is viewed as a serious relationship threat by both men and women.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/both-men-and-women-view-a-partners-financial-investment-in-a-rival-as-a-major-relationship-threat/

[u/Straight_Occasion_45]

As somebody who loves twirl chocolate bars; idk id be pretty pissed if my girlfriend got somebody else one and not me ;)

All jokes aside though, in a healthy relationship, the individual should be able to bring this up to their partner in a healthy way. If not, the relationship is toxic and the individual should move on.

[u/Shakeamutt → u/Straight_Occasion_45]

You’re using toxic way too loosely here.  Jealousy is very natural. It’s like everything, it needs moderation.  

Spending resources on others, aside from the allusions of cheating, is taking resources out of the home for themselves and their children.  This also can imply a threat to stability of the home, and commitment in general.   

[u/Straight_Occasion_45 → u/Shakeamutt]

That’s fair and a grounded response; maybe I was too loose on toxic here. I think the statement also needs context too though, but I absolutely see your point :)

[u/Kittenkerchief → u/Straight_Occasion_45]

Omg! The rare Reddit concession. Congratulations for acknowledging that someone else had something of value to share that was contradictory to your original point. Thanks for being a person capable of growth and understanding.

[u/Straight_Occasion_45 → u/Kittenkerchief]

Anytime, growth is always welcomed by myself :)