My girlfriend and I both know I've been struggling with how close she's gotten with her new coworker, and we've tried talking about it but I can feel myself getting more controlling and she's getting more defensive, and now we're both walking on eggshells instead of actually working through what's happening.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are caught between one person's jealousy and the other's need for autonomy, creating a cycle where attempts to address the issue only make both people retreat further.
“Where Are You with Jealousy and Possessiveness?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.