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Life Without Jealousy: A Practical Guide

Lynda Bevan
Loving Healing Press (2009)
ISBN 9781932690859
Reviewed by Enid Grabiner for RebeccasReads.com (11/09)

When I was in college, I outlined all my lectures and readings so I could easily go back and study those points of importance without being bogged down with extraneous detail.  That is what this book is – a detailed outline and explanation of how jealousy and envy in a relationship can be recognized and dealt with.  It is a step-by-step guide into the psychology behind the emotions and a program to change them.

This is a self-help manual developed to identify problems within a relationship and then empower the reader with skill exercises to overcome insecurities and emotions detrimental to the health of both the individual and the relationship.  This book deals with much more than just jealousy.  Many other emotions are recognized, actions and reactions are analyzed, goals and objectives are set and communication techniques are presented.  Problem solving techniques are introduced to help restructure relationships.  Quotes are sprinkled throughout the text giving additional inspiration.

This is a goal oriented approach to self awareness and healing.  In order for it to work, the individual must first recognize that there is a problem.  He must then look for help.  If one-on-one therapy is not available or affordable, this guide is the next best alternative in getting rehabilitation.  It is easy to follow and understand, but the onus is on the individual to follow the road to recovery.  Like self-taught language instruction, practice is essential. 

I think it is important that an individual recognizes that a relationship is a partnership. It is unfair to expect reform to be one-sided.  For health and happiness in a relationship there needs to be a cooperative effort by all parties concerned.  It requires mutual respect and understanding to begin the healing process.  So the answer is:  Buy two books!


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