What I Learned From Being the Jealous Girlfriend
The author reflects on her experiences as a jealous girlfriend and the impact of betrayal on her behavior. She discusses how jealousy can stem from insecurity and past experiences, rather than being an inherent trait. Ultimately, she emphasizes the importance of trust in relationships and how it can influence feelings of jealousy.
- ▪The author snooped through her boyfriend's laptop, leading to the discovery of troubling messages.
- ▪She later learned that her boyfriend had cheated on her, which intensified her feelings of jealousy.
- ▪The author contrasts her experiences in different relationships, highlighting how trust affects jealousy.
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OpinionWhat I Learned From Being the Jealous GirlfriendBy Eileen KellyJune 3, 2026Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyAt the tail end of a New York winter, I returned home from a weekend girls’ trip and climbed into bed with my then boyfriend, who had spent the previous two days unsupervised. He left for work at 7 a.m. the next morning, kissing me goodbye with the kind of tenderness that makes you forget a man’s capacity to lie. Two hours later, I woke up to find his laptop sitting beside the bed, fully charged and practically begging me to open it.
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