Crime of passion

CEBU Normal University psychology professor, Emmanuel Hernani, said that jealousy can be a motive for anyone to commit crime.

He said that most of the time the perpetrators are actually victims of abuse — physical or psychological.

A person who is also under the influence of liquor and at the moment having such problems can also trigger violence.

Hernani said that there are signs or symptoms of a relationship that may end up in violence.

One of the symptoms or signs is when a couple is in a constant argument over the same subject matter. Physical abuse can also be a symptom.

When this happens, a couple needs to reassess their relationship, talk sincerely and seek advice from those who know them best — it can be their parents, or the principal sponsors during their wedding.

Hernani said that it is important that both individuals in a relationship should maintain trust and respect for each other’s privacy. /Correspondent Carine M. Asutilla