Jealousy
... In the history of mankind, jealousy has been a factor since the beginning. And although it is commonly denounced as a bad thing, jealousy can lead to good when properly applied to life. Whether you define it as good or bad, helpful or harmful, there is no way around the fact that jealousy is a part of our lives, and as such, we must find ways to deal with it and its effects. Since the beginning of recorded history, jealousy has not only been a major factor, but it has brought civilizations to ruins. Jealousy is loosely defined as the want of a person, place, or thing possessed by another. ... This is just one of an infinite amount of examples of how jealousy has caused death, destruction, and pain. Whether it be for want of land, money, or affection, jealousy has consistently proved that it can be a road to sadness.