Retroactive Jealousy: How to get rid of intrusive thoughts and stop compulsions.
Retroactive Jealousy: How to get rid of intrusive thoughts and stop compulsions.
Overcoming retroactive jealousy looks different for everyone.
The way I see it, you can (depending on how bad you struggle with retroactive jealousy) either cope with it, using meditation, journaling, breathing techniques etc. OR get to the root of why this bothers you and reap the benefits of a deeper, stronger relationship with yourself and your partner.
Pinpointing the unconscious beliefs that are keeping you stuck and shifting them is what worked for me when I was struggling with retroactive jealousy.
Understanding firstly, WHY my partners past bothered me so much. What meaning did I assign to it that made me feel so angry and judgmental about his past?
Watch the video above for some examples regarding the meanings retroactive jealousy sufferers often attach to their partners past without even realising!