Don't Be the Jealous Boyfriend

Jealousy is sign of insecurity and a lack of self-confidence. If you are trying to get your ex girlfriend back, or save a troubled relationship then jealous behavior could hurt your efforts.

Women and men interact constantly, and just because your ex is talking to the opposite sex does not mean you should draw a conclusion. If you freak-out or become territorial in these situations then you can actually scare your ex away. She won't like feeling smothered, and will probably try to find more freedom.

Jealousy can also lead to threats. You should never try to scare your ex girlfriend by telling her not to date anyone else. You may think this scare tactic will keep her close, but it will actually make her trust you less.

The best way to deal with jealousy is to try and ignore it. Let your ex live her life while you work on improving yours. Your respect for her privacy will ultimately buy you more time to win her back.