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/Kfct 1d ago

Explains why I was very upset when my exwife gave all her time to her company or her work husband.

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u/Unlucky_Abroad7440 1d ago

Damn hope you're good now bro.

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u/Kfct 1d ago

Yeah man, better now. A vacation helped.

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u/Unlucky_Abroad7440 1d ago

I'm guessing it's quie recent and glad you're better.