Jealousy is a terrible thing.
Jealousy is interesting.
I see it all the time but I notice people don't really talk about it much these days.
Of course, jealousy comes in many different shapes and sizes.
We usually think about relationships when we think of the word jealous.
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There's a particularly pretty server at my restaurant that all of the guys want to hook up with.
Of course, she bats her eyes at everyone and acts interested in each guy that comes up to her. Every guy thinks that they have a chance with her, and she doesn't do anything to discourage them.
This way she's in everyone's good favor and she can get away with most anything she wants.
Some of the guys get really angry with each other though. If Bob sees Carl go up and talk to her he will immediately approach him and say what do you think you're doing!!
Bob thinks he has a relationship with this girl. Of course she's not giving Bob any reason to think any differently. Carl thinks he has relationship with her too. All of the guys do.
There has been so much petty bickering over this girl that I am completely surprised that the manager still allows her to work there.
Jealousy doesn't just refer to hormones.
How about that new car that your friend just bought? How can he afford to buy a new car when you're still riding around in that piece of crap? How come you have to take the bus while your workmate rides in a sweet sports car?
It's frustrating. Some people have more bills than others. Some people are in quite a bit of debt. For the most part it has to do with past decisions and not how we are as people.
Therefore, you could say that it's pretty unfair. You'd be right to think that too because the world is completely unfair.
However, getting jealous is exactly the opposite way to make yourself feel better.
There's an old adage that says living well is the best revenge.
You don't need to get revenge against anyone to want to live well.
The best way to not get jealous though, is just to make sure that you've got your life on track. Don't sabotage yourself by staying out late drinking and spending all your money. Foolish decisions will mean that you'll never be able to afford that new car. You may never be able to afford it anyway..... but that doesn't mean you should be feeling bad about it.
Maybe Robert really deserves everything that he has.
Maybe he even doesn't.
You deserve to feel good about yourself though. So instead of thinking about all the things that you wish you had, or the relationships you wish you were in, you should instead just be glad to be yourself.
Jealousy is a terrible thing.
Jealousy is a terrible thing especially when it's intense and that's why I avoid over jealous people like the plague
So do I.
excessive jealousy is not good and very terrible for you and the people around. But if they are just normal jealousy.
You know it.
really like you say @jeezzle, jealousy is the most terrible thing in a relationship.
You're right. It definitely can be.
Yes
It's not a good thing Jealousy can lead to many bad things no matter what it's over. It feels like having poison in your veins and while I agree that small jealousy isn't a big problem, serious jealousy as a whole is bad. People need to learn to be grateful for what they have because they could have nothing or what they do have could be taken away from them. Jealousy is a natural thing, but that doesn't make it something we should be proud to have.
That's true. It's natural but you shouldn't be glad to be jealous.
In a Moderate Amount Jealousy is not always bad. You just have to keep it at a low level. Envy is where you're willing to take something from someone even if you can't get it yourself. Jealousy is just wanting what someone else has. A bit of jealously is natural. Without jealously, humans would be dead by now. Envy is the real problem.
There's no doubt about that.
yes, jealousy is very horrible let alone excessive jealousy, will have an amazing effect on yourself and others.
Absolutely.
Before I will write my comment, the first part of the story Is really amazing lol, that lady is up to something to have making guys fall for her trap, She is just making money of them.
Jealousy is more frequent when it comes to relationships because no man would want to see another guy with his finances funny enough even girlfriend most especially if the competitor has more money than the guy that claim he has the girl heart.,jealously had set in because he will Want to please the girl by getting something out of what he is capable or could afford.
However, getting jealous is exactly the opposite way to make yourself feel better
You are absolutely right brother. Life itself is unfair as one cannot have everything he or she always wanted at all time most especially the less privileged ones which are the commoners. Jealousy could only be eradicated if the richer stop oppressing the less privilege or rather average individual. In another sense if one can be so satisfied with whatever he or she has, but that seems not to be possible. Even the most religious man wants something good for himself. I really enjoy this piece. I can't wait for more of it
Yes I tend to agree with you. It's easy to get jealous but it's better to try to be happy.
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