501 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (99%).
r/retroactivejealousy Traffic & Engagement r/retroactivejealousy Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/retroactivejealousy Most Active Times When r/retroactivejealousy Is Most Active
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r/retroactivejealousy Flair Performance r/retroactivejealousy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| In need of advice | 260 (52.0%) | 4 |
| Help with obsessive thinking | 130 (26.0%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 43 (8.6%) | 8 |
| Rant | 18 (3.6%) | 4 |
| Recovery and progress | 18 (3.6%) | 8 |
| Giving Advice | 11 (2.2%) | 9 |
| Trigger warning | 7 (1.4%) | 4 |
| Misc | 5 (1.0%) | 8 |
| Not related to a “sexual” past | 4 (0.8%) | 3 |
| Resources | 4 (0.8%) | 1 |
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r/retroactivejealousy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/retroactivejealousy
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| past | 96 (19.2%) | 5 | 5 |
| jealousy | 70 (14.0%) | 4 | 3 |
| retroactive | 60 (12.0%) | 5 | 3 |
| girlfriend | 44 (8.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| boyfriend | 38 (7.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| help | 35 (7.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| stop | 30 (6.0%) | 4 | 2 |
| feel | 30 (6.0%) | 5 | 5 |
| relationship | 28 (5.6%) | 4 | 5 |
| need | 28 (5.6%) | 2 | 2 |
r/retroactivejealousy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/retroactivejealousy
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r/retroactivejealousy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/retroactivejealousy
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Found out my gf's history and it's eating me alive
People constantly getting what they want sexually out of someone, moving on after they got what they wanted and saying it’s “in the past” has killed dating for me and fueled my nihilism.
I (44M) Left My (44F) Wife Due To Her Past.
Peter Parker type of relationships don't work
How to get over body count
Afraid of being "the safe guy"
Anyone else RJ so bad u sit and visualise your partner having s3x.
Ending my 6 month relationship
Did anyone actually get over their girlfriend's slutty past?
It’s hard to feel like sex is meaningful knowing how frivolous she once was about it
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found out my gf's history and it's eating me alive | 66 | 37 | text | Aug 11 |
| People constantly getting what they want sexually out of someone, moving on after they got what they wanted and saying it’s “in the past” has killed dating for me and fueled my nihilism. | 49 | 12 | text | Aug 3 |
| I (44M) Left My (44F) Wife Due To Her Past. | 46 | 27 | text | Aug 4 |
| Peter Parker type of relationships don't work | 41 | 39 | text | Aug 5 |
| How to get over body count | 41 | 40 | text | Aug 27 |
| Afraid of being "the safe guy" | 37 | 26 | text | Aug 19 |
| Anyone else RJ so bad u sit and visualise your partner having s3x. | 36 | 15 | text | Aug 16 |
| Ending my 6 month relationship | 32 | 53 | text | Aug 8 |
| Did anyone actually get over their girlfriend's slutty past? | 32 | 21 | text | Aug 3 |
| It’s hard to feel like sex is meaningful knowing how frivolous she once was about it | 30 | 13 | text | Aug 11 |
r/retroactivejealousy Audience Overlap r/retroactivejealousy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/retroactivejealousy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/retroactivejealousy
What's the best time to post on r/retroactivejealousy?
Based on posting volume, r/retroactivejealousy is most active on Thursdays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/retroactivejealousy?
r/retroactivejealousy averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/retroactivejealousy get?
Posts on r/retroactivejealousy average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/retroactivejealousy get most?
On r/retroactivejealousy, most posts are text posts (99%)