Use “Bridgerton” language

Don’t be overt about it. Say something sweet that still carries the weight of your side-eye. For example: “My heart burns when I see another staring into the endless orbs that are your eyes.”

Give them the most cheeky compliment

You know those compliments that aren’t really compliments? Like telling them they look good with someone when you mostly just want to ask why they’re talking to that person? Yes, do that.

Give them the eyes

Look into their eyes as they hug that person. Let them know they just committed a crime.

Don’t use Twitter

The urge to misyarn will multiply once you open Twitter. Just don’t do it. Because even if you think pouring out your heart is harmless, everybody else will laugh at you.

If you must, be direct about it

But if you must talk on the internet, it’s better to say what’s really bothering you. Instead of throwing jabs that’ll end up embarrassing you and your partner, say something that shows you’re clearly jealous, but in a good way. People will probably find it cute.

Or use a burner account

At least, this way, you can get it off your chest without tripping anyone off.

Act surprised

Show genuine surprise about what they did that made you jealous. Something along the lines of, “Oh, you still talk to that person?”

Start your next conversation with “It’s funny how some people…” 

Then insert the exact thing that made you jealous. But don’t mention names o. Let them catch their sub.


QUIZ: How Jealous Does Love Make You?


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