Trust is the most essential ingredient in a good relationship. You can have matching libidos and the same goals, dreams and desires. But if there is not trust, the relationship will falter. For some people, trust comes easily. They work on the assumption that some one will be faithful until they are proven wrong. If this is you count yourself as one of the lucky ones. Sure, you might get a nasty surprise every now and again, but at least you’re giving relationships the best chance they’ve got to succeed.

Why it’s good…

Everyone gets jealous occasionally. If you love your partner and you feel someone is coming strong on your man, its normal to feel a sharp pang of jealousy- something that’s usually sorted out in a jiffy with a bit of reassurance. If your partner has a history of playing around you’re wise to keep your eyes open.

Why it’s bad…

The difference between normal jealousy and abnormal jealousy is this: truly jealous people experience it with practically every person they date. The trouble is, when you’re in the middle of a jealous rage, you lose all sense of perspective. Jealousy is an incredibly powerful emotion. You can’t control it because it’s being fed by one continuous thought. If you’re happy with yourself, you’re much more likely to think ‘Why would my love want anyone else when he’s got me?’ A healthy ego is great buffer for jealousy.