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Are you feeling overwhelmed, hurt, betrayed, or jealous? Betrayal can cause you to question yourself, feel anxiety, and become very jealous. It can be a tough cycle to break and can leave you feeling stuck and helpless. Fortunately, with understanding and intentional effort, you can start the healing process. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to look at jealousy and break the cycle using four different steps: Understanding Jealousy, Acknowledging Your Feelings, Learning to Trust Again, and Moving Forward. Let’s dive in! 💪

Understanding Jealousy 🤔❤️

Jealousy is a common feeling that is often associated with romantic relationships but can also happen among friends, family members, and colleagues. It can be triggered by feelings of abandonment, insecurity, or inadequacy and can take two forms, Healthy Jealousy, and Unhealthy Jealousy. Healthy Jealousy is the protective feeling you may get when you see your partner giving attention to someone else. Unhealthy Jealousy, on the other hand, is irrational and can lead to controlling or damaging behavior. Understanding jealousy and its forms is key to stopping it in its tracks. Learn to differentiate between the two and identify the kind of jealousy you are experiencing. 💕

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Acknowledging Your Feelings 🙏👀

Before healing, you need to acknowledge and accept your emotions. This may include confronting the pain, grief, anger, or sadness that has arisen from the betrayal. Writing down your feelings, sharing them with a close friend or therapist, or drawing them out can be helpful ways to acknowledge and express yourself. When experiencing jealousy, try to communicate it with gentleness instead of anger. Avoid attacking your partner or making assumptions. Being authentic with your feelings allows others to understand you better and can lead to deeper connections. 📝

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Learning to Trust Again 👫💕

Betrayal often leads to feelings of distrust towards your partner or others. To overcome this, start by finding the root of where the distrust comes from and determine whether it’s rational or irrational. Once you identify the cause, communicate with your partner, and take incremental steps toward rebuilding trust. Learn about each other’s needs, and create transparent communication. Discuss what trust means to you and make agreements together. It’s important to start regaining trust and reversing the effects of negative actions. 🕊️

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Moving Forward 🚶‍♀️👣

After accepting, expressing, and rebuilding trust, It’s time to move forward and not get stuck in the past. Being stuck in resentment or disbelief can do more harm than good. Instead, focus on healing and progress. Create new memories, revisit old ones, or find new hobbies with your partner or friends. Doing things together can help build understanding, solidarity, and positive memories. Accept that mistakes may happen and remind yourself of the progress you’ve made. Take the time to appreciate yourself and your relationships, love yourself, and trust the journey ahead. ❤️

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That’s it for today! Remember, understanding jealousy and acknowledging your emotions are important steps. Learning to trust again requires openness, communication, and incremental progress, and moving forward is all about focusing on progress and healing. I hope this blog has been helpful and inspired you to take the next steps in your healing journey. ❤️

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