Jealousy is often a complex concept that people respond to in different ways, depending on their personality and worldview. Some people regard it as a positive emotion, while some regard it as a very negative quality that should have no place in our lives. And then some believe that, as with almost all things, there is a time and place for it. Several people have expressed to me that if your partner is not jealous, it means they don’t really love you. For some, jealousy serves as a warning—an indication that something is wrong in their relationship. For others, it’s an inevitable result of deep love and commitment. But is jealousy fundamentally good or bad for relationships? To answer this, we delve deeper to examine the roots and unveil the true nature of the often misunderstood emotion, as well as its impact on our lives and relationships.