Introduction Jealousy characteristically denotes the pessimistic feelings and emotions of diffidence, fright and anxiety that arise when one supposes that a valued thing, for example a relationship or proficiency, is being endangered by something or someone. For instance it might be a competitor or by others’ dissimilar skill set. Jealousy habitually is comprised of a blend of psychological states of rage, melancholy and revulsion. It may be caused by various factors and in many cases may be harmful to all involved parties. However as this dissertation points out there may be ways to overcome such feelings. (Mullen, 2001) Causes The following factors may individually trigger jealousy or it may also be the outcome of two or more of the factors working in consort:  1. Insecurity: It is the emotion which arises when one lacks the feeling of being secure about something. It crops up when a person experiences insecurity regarding a future facet of life or may feel a sense of fear about losing some possession. Such feelings often lead up to jealousy.  2. Low Self-esteem: A primary reason for feeling jealous is one’s doubt about his/her own competence, aptitude or skills. To add to it if one feels negatively about his/her outward appearance the self-esteem is lowered and it is highly probable that the person may experience jealousy.  3. Past Relationships: Unless a person is in a relationship which is the first serious relationship of the partner, there are a lot of emotions which arise due to the partners feelings towards his/her past relationships which may cause jealousy. (Barelds, & Barelds-Dijkstra, 2007) Types of Jealousy Various studies indicate that the types of situations that primarily cause jealousy can be marked as: Sibling jealousy: Sibling rivalry is a very common happening which is caused when a child feels jealous about his/her brother’s or sister’s possessions, achievement or other people’s attitude towards them. Friend jealousy: It is mainly considered to be an adolescent jealousy, and occurs when one fears losing a friend due to the friend affinity towards a third person. Work or Power jealousy: This form of jealousy is generally observed at workplaces when someone else gets a promotion instead of the affected person or there is some disparity in the salary levels or different work-oriented issue. Romantic jealousy: It is a widely substantiated fact that people involved in a romantic relationship often undergo fights due to jealousy and this kind of jealousy is often associated with infidelity. (Nickerson & Zenger, 2008) Counterargument Some experts feel that in some cases jealousy might be an advantageous behavior. A good relationship must always allow space to express one’s insecurities. Expressing jealousy may also convey the feeling of possessiveness and compassion to the partner. Between friends, these sparks of jealousy can stimulate all to accomplish more out of their relationship. Problems caused by jealousy The insecurities and fear involved in jealousy often pushes the affected person to invade into the private space of the other/others involved in the relationship. It also may cause irritation in others and may be threatening to the relationship itself. In worst cases it has proved to be a major factor due