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Jealousy can even be good for love. One partner may feel secretly flattered when the other is mildly jealous. And catching someone flirting with your beloved can spark the kind of lust and romance that reignites a relationship.

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Helen Fisher
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: May 31
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