Jealousy—it’s something we’ve all felt. Whether it’s over a partner’s attention or someone else’s success, it’s a tricky emotion to handle. Most of us try to manage it before it spirals, but for one woman, jealousy isn’t just an emotion; it’s a lifestyle.
Meet Debbi Would, a woman so notorious for her intense jealousy that she’s been called the “most jealous woman in the world.” And she owns that title with some eyebrow-raising rules for her husband, Steve.
In a video that’s as wild as it sounds, Debbi explains how she used to make Steve take a lie detector test every time he returned home. Yes, you read that right—every time. And if that’s not enough, Steve isn’t even allowed to watch women on TV. Imagine flipping through channels and skipping an entire half of humanity!
Debbi and Steve appeared on the UK talk show This Morning to share their unusual relationship. While most people might see jealousy as a relationship killer, Debbi insists it’s her way of holding on to the love of her life. At 44, she explained that when you find someone special, you don’t want to lose them—even if it means bending the rules of a “normal” relationship.
But does Steve mind? Surprisingly, not so much. On the show, he laughed off the lie detector tests and said Debbi has since eased up on her demands. As for not watching women on TV? No big deal—he’s a football and racing fan anyway.
Debbi’s reasoning behind her strict rules might make you pause. She suggested that if she were more confident or looked like a “hot wife,” she might feel differently. But her fear is simple: she worries that if Steve sees other women, he might start thinking about them in ways he shouldn’t.
Their story took another twist when they returned to the show to discuss Debbi’s diagnosis with Othello Syndrome. This rare condition causes intense jealousy and irrational fears of infidelity. Thankfully, treatment options like therapy and medication can help manage it, offering hope for couples facing similar challenges.
Debbi and Steve’s relationship might not be conventional, but their story sparks an important conversation: how much is too much when it comes to love and jealousy?
What do you think—could you handle Debbi’s rules, or would you run for the hills? Share this wild story with your friends and see what they think!
