In this study we aimed to measure the level of romantic jealousy of men and women
who are in a loving relationship for at least 6 months, using the Scale of Romantic Jealousy -
ECR as an instrument (Ramos , 2000). We also identified the perception of the satisfaction of
the couple about their relationships according to Evolutionary Psychology, using the
Questionnaire of Marriage and Relationship (MARQ) adapted by Russell and Wells (1993).
We found that these variables have an important role in maintaining loving relationships by
being major psychological mechanisms that evolved along the human phylogeny. The results
showed that the degree of satisfaction of the sampled couples mainly fell into the “Satisfied
Couples” and “Highly Satisfied” categories. We also found the five levels of romantic
jealousy, the largest percentage concentrated in moderate level of jealousy. It was found that
the variables are completely independent, refuting dropping claims that jealousy is bad for
satisfaction in the relationship, and it contributes to the dissatisfaction of individuals in loving
relationships. We can say only that it is one of the elements of the relationship necessary for
the maintenance and custody of the partner, contributing to a union long enough to create
offspring.
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