"The Jealousy Cure unlocks the positive power of jealousy for happy
relationships."
--Foreword Reviews
"Solid counsel for those whose relationships are plagued by jealousy and
the individuals it targets."
--Library Journal starred review
Could jealousy be a positive thing? In this groundbreaking book,
Robert L. Leahy--author of the hugely popular self-help guide, The
Worry Cure--invites you to gain a greater understanding of your jealous
feelings, keep jealousy from hijacking your life, and create healthier
relationships.
We've all heard tales of the overly jealous spouse or significant other.
Maybe we've even been that jealous person, though we may not want to
admit it. It's hard to imagine anyone sailing through life without
either having feelings of jealousy or being the target of someone's
jealousy. But what if jealousy isn't just a neurotic weakness? What if
it signals that your relationship matters to you? In short--what if
jealousy serves a purpose?
In The Jealousy Cure, renowned psychologist Robert L. Leahy takes a
more nuanced approach to tackling feelings of jealousy. In this
compelling book, you'll uncover the evolutionary origins of jealousy,
and how and why it's served to help us as a species. You'll also learn
practices based in emotional schema theory, cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help
you overcome the shame jealousy can bring, improve communication with
your partner, and ultimately make room for jealousy while also making
your relationship more meaningful. You will learn that confronting
jealousy in your relationship does not have to be a catastrophe, but can
redirect you and your partner to build more trust, acceptance, and
connection.
We often feel jealous because we fear losing the things or people that
matter to us the most. With this insightful guide, you'll discover how
jealousy can both help and hurt your relationship, and learn
proven-effective skills to keep jealousy in its place.
