Noticing how jealousy can show up in behaviour, and how the actions driven by jealousy can affect others.
Exploring the connection between jealousy and insecurity, and how past experiences can shape how someone responds to a situation.
Thinking about how jealousy can affect trust within a relationship, even when nothing has actually gone wrong.
Recognising that jealousy is something many people experience.
On Rachel's first day at her new job Ross floods Rachel's desk at work with flowers, love notes, musical toys and a barbershop quartet. Ross is driven by jealousy of Rachel's colleague Mark and intendeds to make it clear that Rachel has a boyfriend. Rachel is embarrassed and frustrated by Ross's behaviour.
• What did Ross do to show that he was feeling jealous?
• How do you think Rachel felt about what Ross did?
• Why do you think Ross found it so hard to trust Rachel even though she had not done anything wrong?
• Have you ever felt jealous of a person or a situation? What did that feel like?
• What is the difference between jealousy and wanting to protect something that matters to you?
• How do you think jealousy can affect a relationship over time?
• What might have helped Ross manage his feelings differently in this situation?
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