This paper begins by defining jealousy as a negative, complex human emotion that represents a provoked response to problems
posed by real and/or perceived threats to an exclusive dyadic
relationship. It is most commonly associated with long-term romantic
relationships and sexual relationships. The paper then looks at the different experiences of men and women in dealing with jealousy within relationships and with other people. The paper references two theories, known as evolutionary-psychological and socio-cultural in studying and understanding this phenomenom.