Pathological jealousy, also known as morbid jealousy, Othello syndrome or delusional jealousy, is a Psychological disorder in which a person is preoccupied with the thought that their spouse or sexual partner is being unfaithful without having any real proof,.
The most common cited forms of psychopathology in morbid jealousy are delusions and obsessions. It is considered a subtype of delusional disorder.
Overvaluing an idea, which is defined as “an acceptable, comprehensible idea pursued by the patient beyond the bounds of reason. The idea is not resisted and, although it is not a delusion, the patient characteristically attaches utmost importance to investigating and maintaining the partner’s fidelity at great personal disadvantage and to the distress of the partner”.
Overvalued ideas are characterized by being existent in the individual’s own thoughts, being “egosyntonic”… meaning that the ideas project the behaviors, values, and feelings that are aligned with the desires and aims of the individual’s ego, or consistent with the individual’s ideal self-image, the ideas are also amenable to reason but are not resisted.
Do you think your partner has this?
Have you seen anyone exhibiting these traits?
