Researchers at the University of Illinois recommend proactive problem resolution as a technique for controlling jealous feelings. Determine all your options within a given situation. If you feel that your partner is betraying you, you can choose to confront her, leave the relationship or talk to a counselor. If you are jealous of a classmate or colleague, you can determine why you feel inadequate and build up your confidence in those arenas by taking classes, developing skills and focusing on your own life.
Researchers at UCLA have found that morbid jealousy can be a manifestation of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and is more prevalent in men. Psychological evaluations can help determine whether obsessively jealous behavior is due to a specific disorder that can be treated with medication.
Confidence and strong feelings of self-worth help people cope with jealous feelings. Individuals should focus on developing their self-worth by becoming independently happy with their lives. Develop an independent career in something you love. Set and achieve goals on a daily basis. Aspire to accomplish goals for yourself. Provide yourself with things to focus on that are not dependent on the behavior of another human being.
Psychology Today suggests that "selective ignoring" is successfully used as a coping tool for jealous feelings. This is when the individual decides that the object of his jealousy is not important enough to waste emotion over. De-emphasizing the importance of the situation or relationship can be a good way to let jealous feelings go.