When they’re trapped in a pattern of unhealthy responses, Twos are controlling and possessive and insecure. Jealousy becomes a problem when they fear they might lose the attention and affection of someone they love. One of my students who is a Two said, “When I’m in that unhealthy pattern of behavior, I am either overinvolved or underinvolved—I’m either meddling and bossy or I just cut people off.