I agree, wholeheartedly, that jealously as a whole and on average is a volatile, negative emotion to portray in a relationship.

Perna, I do agree with everyone experiencing it and I have for sure in different areas of life. I was more referring to it in long-term romantic relationships.

I'm not speaking of jealousy that's shown often, or accusatory in a way that's detrimental to the relationship. In fact, in my case he barely spoke a word, it was more unspoken.

I'm more referring to what I exampled...no accusations, no consistent badgering showing distrust, no demands, no negative really relationship-wise.

I just thought it cute that, after all these years, he still had that spark. Feeling what I feel about jealousy, it confused me that I thought it cute, or a "feel-good" in any way.

I guess it's more what that emotion from him "spoke to me" and I was surprised at my own reaction.

KD