When your mate struggles with insecurity.
"Jealousy [is] as cruel as the grave." SS
8:6 NKJV
If you're dealing with an insecure mate, you must make every effort to be accountable.
It's important to voluntarily provide adequate details. After all, he or she is looking for assurance. Learn to explain your whereabouts in a casual but thorough manner. Short, one-syllable responses will provide more insecurity and leave the person to imagine various negative scenarios.
A jealous person is insecure and thus has doubts about having what it takes to maintain the relationship.
Do not make the mistake of thinking or saying, "Tough-you just need to get over your insecurity." If it were that easy, your mate would have done it by now. Continue to pray for their healing from this debilitating mindset, but do your part not to exacerbate the problem with vague communication. Most of all, encourage your partner to talk about his or her fears. Listen without being critical or judgmental.
But here is something important to keep in mind: Stay balanced in your interaction. You must also make it clear that you will not be forced into an emotional prison by having to account for every moment of the day. This too could exacerbate the jealousy and set up unrealistic expectations.
When your mate struggles with insecurity Trust is a two-way street.
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