![Retroactive jealousy in relationships: What it is, plus causes and treatments](https://thriveworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Photo-by-cottonbro-from-Pexels-1.png?w=1024)
We all get jealous occasionally—but retroactive jealousy can make someone start obsessing over their partner’s romantic past. Retroactive jealousy, also known as Rebecca syndrome, can be so intense that it can derail a person’s relationship, mental health, and ability to trust others. Although this type of relationship anxiety can warp…