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“Boyfriend Struggles With Retroactive Jealousy… What to Do?” [VIDEO]

“Boyfriend Struggles With Retroactive Jealousy… What to Do?” [VIDEO]

Update: 2025-08-05
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In today’s video, I discuss what to do when your boyfriend struggles with retroactive jealousy.









Read or watch below to learn strategies for dealing with it when your boyfriend struggles with retroactive jealousy.























Zachary Stockill: If you’re someone who struggles with retroactive jealousy—meaning you’re dealing with unwanted, intrusive thoughts about your partner’s past, and it’s affecting your current relationship—I think you’ll really want to watch today’s video.







My name is Zachary Stockill, and since 2013, I’ve helped thousands of men and women around the world overcome retroactive jealousy and strengthen their relationships.







If you’d like to learn more about my work, or if you’re interested in working with me one-on-one, please click here.







And if you’re here for the first time—welcome.







The term retroactive jealousy refers to unwanted intrusive thoughts—often obsessive curiosity or what I call “mental movies”—about your partner’s past relationships or sexual history.







As most of you probably know, retroactive jealousy often affects your relationship—even if you’re not constantly asking your partner endless questions about their past, snooping through their social media, or making harsh comments.







Even if you’re doing none of those things, if your partner has any emotional intelligence or intuition at all, they’ll likely sense that something is off.







He or she will almost certainly sense that something isn’t right.







Retroactive jealousy is going to affect your relationship one way or another.







Every now and then, I receive a YouTube comment—or sometimes an email—that really breaks my heart.







These messages usually come from the partners of people struggling with retroactive jealousy.







I don’t often speak directly to the partners of retroactive jealousy sufferers on this channel, since most of my content is aimed at the people who are dealing with it themselves.







But over the years, I’ve worked with several clients who were on the other side—the partners of people struggling with retroactive jealousy.







They reached out and hired me because they wanted to understand this condition on a deeper level.







So, we had a few consultations.







And over the years, I’ve received countless messages from the partners of retroactive jealousy sufferers.



















Those conversations have given me a much deeper understanding of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of this struggle.







Being on the receiving end of retroactive jealousy can be incredibly painful and confusing.







On that note, I want to share a YouTube comment I received from someone in that position—and then I’ll respond to it.







The comment reads: “I can’t take it anymore. What about the ones who are on the other side of retroactive jealousy?







I desperately need support. I’ve started questioning myself and my self-worth.







I feel like I’m not worthy of love because of my past sexual experiences.







He’s made me tell him everything, and when I forget something or leave something out, he says I’ve lied.







I’m at my wit’s end. I love him, but I don’t know how much more of this I can take… Do you have any ...
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“Boyfriend Struggles With Retroactive Jealousy… What to Do?” [VIDEO]

“Boyfriend Struggles With Retroactive Jealousy… What to Do?” [VIDEO]

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