[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.
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.