Jealousy Archives

Kya Dosti Pyaar Hai?: Why I Love To Hate My Girlfriend’s Male BFF

My girlfriend’s male BFF never misses a chance to point out how he knows her better than I ever will, never laughs at my jokes and is particularly quick to write off her romantic prospects, including myself. Some days, I want to strangle the smug bastard.

Dr Mahinder May 15, 2016

POV

The Myth of BFFs: Why We Need to Let Go of Toxic Friendships

I laugh when my daughter tries to squeeze herself into a dress she has long outgrown, but it is similar to what I have been doing with the friends I’ve accumulated over time, holding on to those who deserve to be shelved.

Sangeetha Bhaskaran April 17, 2016

Relationships

How Polyamory Saved me from the Lingering Trauma of an Abusive Relationship

When I turned to polyamory it wasn’t to explore connections, but possibly to get over the trauma of early exclusive relationships that were defined by skewed ideas of possession and jealousy.

Shweta Sangtani March 21, 2016