Is it normal to be jealous of your best friend?

Jealousy is a normal emotion that everyone experiences, but if you’re not careful, however, jealousy can grow into resentment and bitterness. Therefore, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little jealous from time to time, so long you are genuinely happy on your friend’s behalf.

How do I stop being jealous of my pretty friend?

Here are some tips you can follow:

1. Watch your thoughts. It can be so easy for one negative thought to cloud your judgment of reality.
2. It’s you, not them. Dig deep into the root of the issue.
3. Actively celebrate your friend.
4. Take care of yourself.
5. Confront the feelings.

Is it okay to be jealous of your best friend’s friends?

But being envious (to a degree) does not make you a bad friend at all. Here are three reasons why being jealous of your closest friend is actually ok: 1. Jealousy helps you realize what you truly want in life.

Is being jealous a good or bad thing?

Jealousy is typically considered a negative emotion, but psychological astrologer/frequent goop contributor Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. counters that it can be a compelling motivator for self-growth, and reinforce the connections that matter most to you.

Why do people feel guilty about being jealous of other people’s friends?

“People feel guilty because in our culture, being jealous is seen as the ‘green-eyed monster’ and it makes you seem like a bad person,” says Dr. Andrea Bonior, author and adjunct professor of Psychology at Georgetown University. And that guilt gets even more complicated when you mix in fears of losing your friends if you fess up to them.

What is the difference between romantic-rival jealousy and jealousy of friends?

Romantic-rival jealousy is more intense, yet jealousy of friends can fill a romantic relationship with conflict and, ironically, undermine that relationship. Jealous people want friends out of their partner’s life because they want their partner all to themselves.