Why do I get jealous when I see my best friend do well? I'm supposed to be happy for her right? Then why?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Nov 23, 2021
EmberT
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Jun 3, 2015
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Jealousy is a natural part of human nature, regrettably. It might not be a good thing, but it motivates us to be better than we are. Use your jealousy as motivation, turn your weakness to your weapon.
PashT007
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Mar 31, 2015
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Sometimes we see others and what they possess and know that we can do better. But instead of us trying harder to obtain our own goals we take the easy route and wish we had what others have.
Anonymous
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Apr 7, 2015
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Make fun of those who made fun of you by showing them that you are smarter than them
Silence all of your bullies by making them feel inferior to you
Make all of those who rejected you seem stupid by becoming more successful than them.
Make that person who dumped you know that he did the worst mistake ever when he hears your news.
TheLoreWriter
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Apr 10, 2015
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The want for success is natural. When you see somebody who is doing well, you're likely to act in one of three ways. Happy for their success, envious of their success, or indifferent to their success. It can hurt to see somebody who is close to you do better than you because you are so close. I've sometimes felt jealous because I always wanted to be equal with my friend. That could be your answe. Idk without the backstory
BellaIvy77
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Jul 21, 2015
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It's a natural human emotion that can be hard to control, and of course you'll feel happy for her! But know your accomplishments aren't unnoticed!
Motho
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Feb 7, 2017
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It's your ego. It's a sublte thing. The only way out of it is the hard way, you have to force yourself to feel happy for her, its hard and unnatural, but it feels better than being jealous if you can do it.
OmNomMeep
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Feb 20, 2017
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Jealousy is a human emotion that we all naturally feel. Emotions are a part of what makes us human. Being upset, feeling jealous, feeling angry, all of those feelings are a natural part of being a human and doesn't make them a good or bad person. We cannot help our emotions, only how we act in response. It is our actions and words to others that do make up a person, not the emotions we feel.
Greatlistener87
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May 23, 2016
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Yes you should be happy for her and always remember no ones life is perfect. Everyone will have their own problems just because u can't see the problems does not mean it is not there. You might want what she has therefore you are jealous. But rather then being jealous why not work towards getting it for yourself.
Anonymous
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Jun 7, 2016
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Jealousy is a common emotion that every one experiences. It is also common for people to become jealous of their loved ones for doing well. As long as you don't take your jealousy out on them, you are fine.
colourfulPicture80
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Jan 3, 2017
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Getting jealous is normal. The real challenge is how you handle it. You could see it as a motivation to get out of the house and do great things too or you could do nothing about it. Accept the challenge.
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