Jake is jealous of any man that his girlfriend, Nina, interacts with because he is afraid they will have an affair. Nina has never had an affair, nor has any interest in having one. This is an example of rational jealousy.

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This is an example of irrational jealousy, as Jake's fear of Nina having an affair is not based on any evidence or rational reasoning. It is driven by his own insecurity and lack of trust in Nina. Rational jealousy would be if there were actual evidence or reason to suspect infidelity, and any jealous feelings were grounded in that evidence.

Jake Is Jealous of Any Man That His Girlfriend, Nina