The Green-Eyed Monster (no, not Doyle...)

[m31andy]

Quite a while ago, cuvalwen raised the question "what evolutionary advantage has jealousy?", to which I couldn't really answer. But it looks like the question may be laid to rest at last.

Looks like it's a by-product of bonding: 'Cuddle chemical' may create green-eyed monster

ETA: kelemvor just pointed out that what they are actually talking about is envy, not jealousy. I'm blaming the monthly report on this one as my brain is currently mush.

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[kelemvor.livejournal.com]

That is about as far as my knowledge of the subject extends, I'm afraid. I'm a botanist, and plants (so far as I'm aware) don't suffer from either!