Relationship insecurities often demand constant reassurances and subtle sacrifices. But these days, it has become common for people to be ‘jealous’ of their partners even in a commitment. This results in distrust and toxicity, and often leads the other partner to make significant sacrifices. But this woman has taken relationship jealousy to the next level. Imagine taking a lie detector test every time you return home after going out! Yes, that’s exactly what her husband has to go through. Here’s the tea.
Debbi Wood, a 52-year-old woman from England, has gained the unfortunate reputation of being the “world’s most jealous woman.” Perhaps her past has influenced her behavior in her present relationship leading to this title associated with her name. Debbi has been married to Steve Wood after being in a relationship with him since 2011. What started with a friend request on FaceBook has now become a story to be remembered. The couple fell in love after they shared their first kiss under the London Bridge. But what followed was something Steve might not have expected.
After facing heartbreak in her past relationship, Debbi became quite insecure about Steve always questioning his ability to remain faithful. Being against a long-distance relationship, Debbi demanded that they start living together and the duo eventually moved into their house promptly. But it did not end there. Debbi has always remained an insecure and jealous wife ‘ensuring safety’ by checking her husband’s phone, e-mails, and bank accounts all the time. She has even installed child-proof filters on his laptop. But even that’s not it!
As their relationship deepened, Debbi’s jealousy and insecurities also intensified. She started taking some extreme measures to ensure fidelity from Steve in their relationship. After tracking everything about him, the wife’s behavior still escalated to the length that she decided to purchase a lie detector test online. Now, Steve has been administered to this and he has to take a lie detector test to ‘confirm his loyalty’ every time he leaves the home and returns.
Perhaps, this is not just a matter of jealousy; Debbi has struggled with several physical and mental disorders for ages and has been on anti-anxiety pills for over a decade now. Besides her bipolar and body dysmorphic disorders, she has also been diagnosed with Othello Syndrome. It is a delusional disorder marked by a strong belief that one’s partner is being unfaithful. It takes its name from Shakespeare’s play Othello, in which the main character, driven by suspicion, kills his wife. The condition is characterized by extreme jealousy, possessiveness, and controlling tendencies toward a romantic partner.
Despite their issues, the couple has been working on Debbi’s recovery. The woman has been grateful that though she puts her husband through a lot, he has always stood by her in all of it. Steve also mentions, “I love Debbi and I’m willing to put up with all of this for we are soulmates.”
