India, March 13 -- Sometimes, a relationship reaches a precarious state where one partner suspects the other of cheating. It is typically assumed that they would lash out at their partner with heated confrontation. But, it turns out that jealousy's wrath is a double-edged, sugar-coated sword.

A study published in Evolutionary Psychology revealed that when people believe their partners are cheating, they feel more jealous. This jealousy then manifests in two ways, some people become more affectionate and caring, while others adopt controlling behaviours to actively prevent infidelity.

Jealousy is an emotional response that arises when a person perceives a threat of losing their partner. It originates from insecurity that they will lose t...