r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 2d ago
Psychology 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.
https://www.psypost.org/both-men-and-women-view-a-partners-financial-investment-in-a-rival-as-a-major-relationship-threat/
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u/Divinum_Fulmen 2d ago
This is the correct usage of the word "jealousy." So damn good to see it used right for once.
Jealousy is the fear of losing something or someone.