#28 - How to Stop Being Jealous (Dating Advice)

In this Meant 2 Be Podcast episode, Marvin & Rachael break down how to stay secure when you’re dating someone attractive—without spiraling, checking phones, or embarrassing yourself. We give you dating advice you can actually use, including a simple 4-question filter to tell the difference between insecurity and real red flags, plus scripts for reassurance and boundaries in relationships (online and in person).Here’s what we cover:What “dating a baddie” really means (hint: it’s not about them—it’s about your security + boundaries) Why jealousy often comes from unhealed trauma and trust issues in relationships The 4 questions to check yourself: pattern vs feeling, evidence vs fear, boundary clarity, and whether your partner is responsive or defensive How to ask for reassurance without accusing (verbatim scripts included) How attachment styles can make attention feel like a threat (and how to not let it run your relationship)👇 Question for the comments: What’s the healthiest reassurance you’ve ever received?Thank you to our friends at Pop Snax for sponsoring the podcast!Pop Snax is a monthly mystery snack box that lets you discover treats from different countries without leaving home (international chips, candies, cookies, sweets, and even rare drinks). Get 40% off your first Pop Snax box 🎁 - https://popsnaxworld.com/rachaelw40 Subscribe now to the Meant 2 Be Podcast and join Marvin (⁠@marvin_martian10⁠) and Rachael (⁠@rosegold_rae⁠) as they explore the highs and lows of love, dating, and marriage. Follow Meant 2 Be on Instagram & TikTok (@meant2bepod).Support our IVF/surrogacy journey 💕 - https://gofund.me/d40385123#HowToStopBeingJealous #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #BoundariesInRelationships #AttachmentStyles #JealousyInRelationships #TrustIssues #Confidence #CouplesPodcast #Meant2BePodChapters00:00 Intro01:51 What is a “Baddie”?03:43 Jealousy vs. Intuition 08:42 How to Test Intuition (Proof vs. Paranoia)10:16 The Hidden Cost of Dating a Baddie17:45 Secure Partner Toolkit22:02 Outro