{"id":950,"date":"2016-02-02T22:08:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T22:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.keen.com\/newarticles\/uncategorized\/just-friends-tarot-readings-clarify-jealousy-in-relationships"},"modified":"2021-05-24T20:07:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T20:07:14","slug":"just-friends-tarot-readings-clarify-jealousy-in-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keen.com\/articles\/tarot\/just-friends-tarot-readings-clarify-jealousy-in-relationships","title":{"rendered":"Just Friends? Tarot Readings Clarify Jealousy in Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"Tarot<\/a><\/p>\n

Friendships are the spice of life, except when you\u2019re feeling threatened by your boyfriend or girlfriend\u2019s attractive best friend. Even if your partner reassures you that they\u2019re \u201cjust friends\u2014always have been and always will be,\u201d you can\u2019t help but feel jealous and nervous sometimes. Are you right to be concerned about their chemistry? Consulting the Tarot can clear up the situation.<\/p>\n

Is That Feeling Intuition or Paranoia?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelsey, 31, called me because her longtime doubts about her boyfriend\u2019s female friend, Jenna, had bubbled over. \u201cI\u2019m freaking out,\u201d she said. \u201cI was trying so hard to keep things in perspective and stay cool, but then Jenna\u2019s mom had a heart attack. Naturally, Brian rushed to the hospital to be with her, and I\u2019m so glad he\u2019s the kind of guy who would do that. But I\u2019m petrified something romantic is going to happen, and this will be the catalyst that brings them closer. I feel silly for worrying at a time like this, but I can\u2019t help it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Signs of a Not-So-Innocent Friendship<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a few sure warnings that your partner\u2019s best friend is a threat to your relationship:<\/p>\n

Does he or she consistently cross boundaries, like calling or texting too much or touching your partner inappropriately? If you\u2019ve made it clear to your boyfriend or girlfriend that their texting while you are on a date or cuddling makes you uncomfortable, then it should be a red flag if those behaviors continue. The problem isn\u2019t so much their closeness as their flagrant disregard for your feelings.<\/p>\n

Does your partner try to keep you and his or her best friend separate? It\u2019s one thing to have group brunch, hikes, and game night. It\u2019s another to regularly take his or her best friend out for dinner and a movie\u2014without you. If you normally hang out with all of your partner\u2019s friends except his or her best friend, that should be an eyebrow-raiser.<\/p>\n

Does your partner\u2019s best friend try to undermine you by saying mean things or treating you rudely in person? If your gut says he or she wants you gone, you might be onto something.<\/p>\n

In Kelsey\u2019s situation, there were no immediately apparent warning signs that Jenna was a threat. However, I could tell that the ambiguity of her feelings was causing her considerable anguish\u2014she exuded an aura of frustration and even self-loathing, as if she wanted her discomfort with Brian and Jenna\u2019s relationship to disappear. I offered to give her an intuitive Tarot reading that might clear up the triangle dynamic<\/a>, and she readily agreed. \u201cI just want to know if I\u2019m being irrational,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Insights from the Tarot<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I shuffled the deck and explained that the first card would represent Brian and Jenna\u2019s relationship. It was the Six of Cups<\/a>, which depicts two children playing in a garden. \u201cThis card represents childhood, nostalgia, and simple joys,\u201d I told Kelsey. \u201cBrian and Jenna have known each other for ages, haven\u2019t they?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThey met in the third grade,\u201d Kelsey confirmed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis card tells me their relationship truly is platonic at its core. Their friendship is rooted in a pure and child-like affection. It would quickly sour if a romantic element were introduced.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a relief to hear,\u201d sighed Kelsey. \u201cBut it somehow doesn\u2019t make me feel less jealous of their connection.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cLet\u2019s see what the next card has to say. This one is about your relationship with Brian.\u201d I drew the Two of Cups<\/a>, which shows a man and a woman locked in an embrace with gold chalices held to the sky. \u201cAccording to the Tarot, you and Brian share a soulmate connection<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut he has so much in common with Jenna! They grew up together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s not necessarily what a soulmate is. They might have years of inside jokes and shared memories, but the relationship you have with Brian is a different kind. I sense that when you first met, the attraction was powerful and instinctive. You\u2019re drawn to each other almost magnetically. That feeling will last for many years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat sounds right,\u201d Kelsey agreed. \u201cI guess I\u2019ve just been paranoid about Brian and Jenna.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot necessarily,\u201d I said. \u201cDon\u2019t discount your feelings. I\u2019ll bet there\u2019s a real reason for your anxiety, perhaps something that\u2019s out of balance in your relationship and needs correcting. Let\u2019s consult the final card of your reading.\u201d Rarely are our intuitions \u201cirrational\u201d or \u201csilly,\u201d and I hoped I could convince Kelsey to take hers seriously.<\/p>\n

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Curiously, I drew the Eight of Swords<\/a>, which shows a blindfolded woman in a bind. \u201cTypically, this card represents a denial of your involvement in an uncomfortable situation. I sense that, although you may not be aware of it, you\u2019ve positioned yourself opposite<\/a> to Jenna instead of on her team. What do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe. When Brian first introduced me to Jenna, I felt like such a third wheel to their friendship. He invites me to go to brunch or the dog park with Jenna every few weeks, but I always decline because I don\u2019t like feeling so awkward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou need to embrace the awkwardness, Kelsey! It will<\/em> be uncomfortable, just like you\u2019ve experienced already, because you are changing the dynamic of a years-old friendship\u2014but it\u2019s the natural evolution of things. With time, I sense this will resolve happily if you are willing to join them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

New Relationships, New Friendships<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Kelsey, the Tarot revealed that her insecurities about Brian\u2019s oldest friendship stemmed from her own avoidance of the situation. Because she felt awkward being thrown into the dynamic of two childhood pals, she intentionally distanced herself from Jenna, forcing Brian to see them on separate terms. I advised Kelsey to speak honestly with Brian about her feelings so he would be more attentive to her comfort and inclusion around Jenna. I also encouraged Kelsey to give hanging out with the two of them another try.<\/p>\n

Jealousy in relationships is normal, especially when it comes to your boyfriend or girlfriend\u2019s attractive friends. Although you might initially feel competition for affection and attention with your partner\u2019s closest mates, remember that real friends will support your relationship and welcome you. If your intuition is sending up warning flares, don\u2019t hesitate to investigate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are you feeling jealous of your boyfriend or girlfriend\u2019s attractive friend? An advisor at KEEN.com<\/a> can clarify the situation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Friendships are the spice of life, except when you\u2019re feeling threatened by your boyfriend or girlfriend\u2019s attractive best friend. Even if your partner reassures you that they\u2019re \u201cjust friends\u2014always have been and always will be,\u201d you can\u2019t help but feel jealous and nervous sometimes. Are you right to be concerned about their chemistry? Consulting the …<\/p>\n

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