It’s all DNA’s fault! Study claims excessive jealousy may be genetic

Feeling jealous is something that has become normalized in our social relationships. Despite this, it is necessary to be careful with the famous “toxic jealousy”, which has been discussed in many discussion circles.

But what makes one person have this exaggerated characteristic while others don’t? Genetics can explain it to us.

Why do we feel jealous?

Jealousy is a very common feeling among individuals. It can be cultivated from an early age, in our childhood, when we feel jealous of our parents and family members. However, this can develop into something more “toxic”, as we usually say, or neutralized.

Vanessa Hill, creator and host of the science series “BrainCraft,” says that this feeling brings together many others. Through jealousy, we can feel fear, anger, sadness, and even humiliation, so we need to be careful with it.

Normally, feeling jealous is not very healthy, especially when it progresses to more serious stages that can really disrupt the life of the jealous person or the person who receives this high level of jealousy.

However, where does this feeling come from? Does the environment we are in influence it 100% or are there also genetic factors?

The genetics of jealousy

A study published online by Cambridge University Pressin 2013, stated that about a third of jealousy is determined by our genetics.

Just like depression, illness and the color of our eyes, jealousy can also be determined by our genes.

However, this portion is accompanied by personal factors, such as having low self-esteem, lack of confidence or absorption of family patterns. This set, therefore, is what defines whether or not a person is extremely jealous.

How to avoid excessive jealousy?

Although this information is in your genes, it is possible to overcome toxic jealousy and live more pleasantly in family, romantic and friendship relationships.

To do this, it is necessary to map out the reason for the jealousy, so it is possible to know if it is something rational and well-founded or if it is just another exaggeration. In addition, we can maintain a dialogue with people.

With everything finally cleared up, it is harder for jealousy to get out of control.