You may also feel jealous of friends and family members, worrying they don't need or want you. If you need a lot of reassurance and attention from the people in your life, your jealousy may be abnormal.
[header] How to recognize abnormal jealousy in yourself [title] Consider your need for contact and attention. [step] If you're abnormally jealous, this may manifest itself in a high need for contact and attention. You may feel jealous of your romantic partner, worrying what he or she is doing without you.