Why are some women so jealous towards other women?

[wkhan_87]

Are women more jealous?
I don't saying about all
I just noticed it surrounding.

[french_omelette]

Jealousy comes from low self esteem, I know because I'm a jealous person. I try to be the perfect girlfriend and do every little thing to make my boyfriend feel loved but when I can tell that he finds another woman attractive it makes me feel not enough.

[french_omelette]

Also, because women are so sexualized everywhere, women as a society feel that they need to fit the ideals, and men compare everyday women to models

[wkhan_87]

Yes, you are right i think.
Thanks for your detailed opinion

[Geo1970]

O. K, so men and women check out other people, whether they know them or not, but the idea is that if you are going to do it at least be discreet around your partner.

I am sorry that it makes you feel not good enough. Have you had it out with him? Maybe it’s a good time for you to do that. Or ask him if he really loves you. You know:

“Do you really love me? If so then why ogle at other women. Have I said/done something to offend you”?

Just a thought. But I think you should at least talk.

You don’t have to loose it with him, your sophistication will win the day.

[french_omelette]

I know he loves me. It's not that he said he does, he is discreet, it's just that I can kind of pick up on it. He told me the same thing that people check out others but assured me that there is nothing to it and even though he does that he doesn't see a relationship with them or an emotional connection

[Malwi93]

so u know it from autopsy

[french_omelette]

And because i study psychology. My low self esteem comes more from my anxious attachment style

[Anonymous]

It is in women's nature to be jealous. 😉

[Opinion Owner]

If you always show interest in the most attractive woman, the other woman will of course be jealous. Women act jealous because of men.

[blackeagle007]

You can be female

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks for the advice but I am a female anyway.

[french_omelette]

I think it's more about the standards that men and women set for themselves, Everyone has felt jealousy at some point but it can be avoided by your mentality of the situation and your esteem/self worth. You can also avoid people who constantly make you insecure and jealous

[french_omelette]

also he meant that lesbians can make each other jealous not just men

[Opinion Owner]

I do not jealous anyone. Even if I did, I know that nothing would change. If a person does not have any expectations, they will not feel jealous. I just wanted to answer the question. That's all.

[RavVid]

Evolution simply. Men see another man's and think he worked for it, good luck to him. Whilst women see another woman's successful and feel bad due to it, according to a female psychologist I listened to.

If we go far back into tribal days, men gained prominence through skills. That might be in hunting or in martial prowess. If a man always misses the kangaroo with his spear throw, he is not going to be held in esteem.

Women however gained prominence through social skills. Predominantly by isolating a rival and causing all the other girls to hate her. The basic plot in Mean Girls is alive and well today.

[Shiprex]

Women are conditioned from young to be concerned about appearance and that is the initial mode of communication between folk, they SEE others before they get to know them. Since self esteem is an important part of people's psyche, the external judgement made on others can become more important to the individual than they can handle healthily so jealousy can arise as a reaction to "feeling" inadequate in some respect.

Men sometimes experience envy too but have a tendency to be more able and prepared to change something about themselves to adapt and deal with this sense of inadequacy.

[OneViewpoint]

I’m not a woman but what I’ve seen leads me to believe it’s self esteem issues, lack of confidence, anxiety. That sort of thing. An internal problem rather than externally driven by the other person.

And yes I’ve seen it in men too. Guys getting aggressive because their wife or girlfriend was showing me too much attention while I was either ignoring them or responding in clipped sentences to remain polite but end the conversation. I don’t need that shit from some cuck who’s trying to prove he’s a man to a woman who’s bored with him. Let them be dysfunctional together.

[Finchie40]

The same reason some men get jealous over other men that are showing interest in a girl he likes or is with , it stems down to low self esteem and insecurities , so she more than likely has that within herself , which in turn will make her jealous of other girls’ that she thinks are prettier than her , that she thinks will try to get her boyfriend s’ or husbands’ attention if she is in a relationship, if she isn’t in a relationship b, she might just get jealous that the other girl is prettier than she is , Most females’ tend to compare themselves to other females’ a lot more than most guys’ do , A female that compares her life to others’ is a girl you should stay away from , because she will never be happy and content with what she already has in front of her, she is the type of girl that thinks grass is greener in the other side , that thinks that’s where her life should be, those type of girls’ are never satisfied

[PeachyPie93]

Low self esteem or competition. I had girls hangout with me to belittle me or try and go after guys I liked. Lots of girls are snakes, and will go after things that are yours to feel better about themselves. That's why I like guys better they at least like you in some way if they want to be around you.

[Geo1970]

No I don’t think so, it’s a combination of characteristics and the essence of the jealousy.


It could be a certain individual, a particular situation, how the person on the receiving end of the jealousy reacts with other individuals and so on. I also believe that the jealous person may not even understand why they are behaving like that.

[wynning]

I think there can be jealousy that comes from those who think they're just not up to part in comparison. But by and large, it's drowned out quite a bit by support and solidarity at least in my experience.

[Geo1970]

If what you are saying that possibly a group of individuals rally around an individual and bolster that person’s already established jealousy, then that’s twisted.

I must admit though, your opinion is valid. Thank you for sharing.

[wynning]

Oh no that's not what I meant - I was on about the opposite!

[Geo1970]

Holy…. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. You get my drift though?

Even though I misinterpreted you, I never would have thought this.

So thank you for getting my coggs turning.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Jealous women tend to be male-centered so they see other women as a competition rather than a person.

[Geo1970]

Pretty good opinion.

“A night out on the town with the boy”.

[wkhan_87]

Agreed

[Kelley1]

Because pretty women attract the men they want.

[wkhan_87]

Yeah, maybe you are correct

[wkhan_87]

But it's not about only men , they jealous about everything like job and apperance and wealth.

[Kelley1]

@wkhan_87 That's envy rather than jealousy. Envy refers to the feeling of wanting what someone else has, such as their success or possessions. Jealousy is the fear of losing a relationship you possess or could possess.

[On_cloud_wine]

Same reason guys are jealous towards other guys

[wkhan_87]

But it's rare in guys case

[On_cloud_wine]

No it’s not

[On_cloud_wine]

I’m a huge flirt.. every guy I’ve come across shows signs

[wkhan_87]

I don't know about your country but here where I live women are so jealous towards other women

[wkhan_87]

I experienced that's why I put it as a question here.

[On_cloud_wine]

I’m from the U. S… same here.. lots of cat fights.. one girl keyed my friends car because she thought he broke up with her because of me.. another chick slammed a bottled beer at my friends head at a bar because she was threatened by her.. had to race her to the hospital for stitches.. tbh.. I suppose I’ve witnessed more girl outbreaks than the guys when it comes to jealously

[wkhan_87]

Yeah I think it's a women thing naturally,

[On_cloud_wine]

Low self esteem

[On_cloud_wine]

And mental issues.. call it borderline bipolar disorder, whatever. Some chicks have issues

[wkhan_87]

Yes , might be.
Ty for your input

[Geo1970]

Exactly. This isn’t just one sided. Blokes get jealous as well.
Women check out other women,
Blokes check out other blokes.
Check out their girls, just as vice versa!

[Apple1996]

Not sure since I've never felt jealous of other women

[wkhan_87]

I pointed out that not all , but mostly in here at my place.

[Apple1996]

Yeah im hoping some other women answer because now im curious

[wkhan_87]

Am also waiting

[Filthy_Immigrant]

yeah that's a typical female trait.

women love competition unless it works against them. once they feel like its working against them they will do anything it takes to eliminate that competition.

you should watch the move Species when you get a chance. it explains this side of female nature in a scifi way

[Brandi555]

Ok seriously? Guys can be jealous too. Even more actually. I've know guys who almost get into fights with another guy just cus he talks to me. And dont even get my started with my ex. 🙄

[Geo1970]

I completely agree with your view on this particular subject.

Both Female and Male possess the exact same traits. It doesn’t matter if either is being flirtatious or just simply passing conversation. Jealousy exists in both sexes, and that’s that.

[Brandi555]

Thank you

[Geo1970]

Absolutely not a problem at all.

After all that’s what it’s about here.

We all engage with each other not

Just to chat and make friends, but

to learn from our own individual experiences.

In this way we are at least helping

each other as best as we can.

[katiesmuff]

It's nothing that I have noticed anywhere!

[wkhan_87]

So I think it's here in our culture perhaps. Anyways thank you

[Silver158]

I think it's a subjective thing. I've seen men be more jealous of each other than women to the point the men acted catty and gossiping behind each other back (acting like women) so

[HelpfulGirlll]

Insecurity and societal pressures often fuel female-on-female jealousy, but it's a complex issue not limited to one gender.

[Anonymous]

men get jealous too. they're just less likely to act on it.

[Nikki1989]

You know, men can be just as jealous and sometimes, far worse.

[Jackblue]

That's true, you don't really heat about women stabbing their romantic rivals.

[MrChinaski]

Women are insecure. Men are insecure too. It's just life. Move on.

[Anonymous]

The same reason why some men are jealous towards other men.

[Hoozere]

We're insecure. It's not a good thing but it's true

[soe11]

• I don't, know but my girlfriend not one of them

[jeta33]

Because they are frustreted about their life

[SamWinchester058]

Depends on the context. Could be mate guarding. Could be a status thing. Could be she's a sucky human being in general.

[MOUTHWASHING]

cause men are their world. so they are insecure of losing the good match

[aquamarine321]

I’m a guy, and I’m curious also

[MannMitAntworten]

Just a gassy day for them is all. Both will pass…

[blackeagle007]

Women are competitive. It’s dumb!!

[beefcakebradybatson]

Usually looks and/or boobs.

[MikeyObrien]

Competition anxiety

[RedInnocent69]

Competition