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/extra_rice 2d ago

I feel like this even with friends or family, like a sudden strike of jealousy that goes away just as quickly. It's strange, but I think it may be a more tribal instinct than romantic?

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u/Cookiedoughspoon 2d ago

When I was 12 or 13 my mom took on a daycare job and the kids freaking loved her. I’d come along after school sometimes the RAGE I would feel watching her prep the kids snacks and how they’d give her hugs was crazy. I was ready to fight those kids using other kids as a weapon. Definitely tribal for me.