ТЕМА: Some people think that jealousy is a very destructive emotion.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position

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Many people are sure that when a person is jealous he destroys everything around him. However, the others do not agree with this idea. In this essay, I will try to look upon this issue.

In my opinion, jealousy is not a very ruinous emotion. To start with, this feeling can motivate you to make efforts to achieve your aim. Otherwise, it is a powerful stimulus to try your best. Also, in many cases, it enables the person to reveal and develop his hidden features such as intelligence and courage. Moreover, if a person notices signs of jealousy in his partner, he realizes how much he is loved and appreciated.

On the other hand, there are many of those who are convinced that jealousy has bad consequences. Sometimes it turns love into obsession because a jealous person is afraid of losing a loved one. He starts persecuting his partner, and that may lead to the end of the relationships, as it is not easy to live under constant pressure and prosecution. In addition, jealousy decreases person’s self-esteem. It is not a secret that unconfident people are seldom successful.

In my opinion, if a person has willpower and is able to cope with his emotions, he will never let jealousy spoil his relationships. In addition, a right-minded person will analyse reasons of his failures, develop his skills and obtain self-respect again.

In conclusion, I can say that jealousy is just a feeling. As all emotions, it needs to be supervised by the person’s mind, and under the proper management, it can have a positive effect.