What to do with a friend who gets easily jealous?

United States
August 13, 2009 2:39am CST
I have a friend that I've known for 8 years. We have a great time together and share a lot of the same interests. The only problem is she gets very mean whenever I have something new. When I have a new jacket, she's starts grumbling. When I go on vacation somewhere, she'll say something like "You can kill me before you can force me to go to_____" It brings me down a lot and I don't know how to handle her.
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• United States
13 Aug 09
i get jealous of my friends all the times. everyone else gets calls,txt,invites to go do things, and other things i get stuck at home with nothing to do. maybe its time to totally forget about them and find new friends to go do things.
13 Aug 09
You must also remember that your friends have their own agendas, so when you're stuck at home doing nothing, why not give your friends a call and see what they're doing. It never hurts to ask.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I think the best thing to do is just come right out and tell her how you feel. If you have been friends for that long, and you are true friends, then she may feel upset at first, but will eventually get over it. It seems like someone who acts like this is a little immature. Maybe you could just look at her in a tone, and that would do the trick, without even saying anything. Sometimes actions are better than words. And of course, there is always the idea of not telling her, and letting her find out on her own. And then when she asks why you didn't say anything, you can tell her the truth about her actions. Good luck!
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
13 Aug 09
just be straight up with her, she can only get upset. i have a few like that too. and i am straight up with them, and tell them to stop
@cindyhxf (1446)
• China
13 Aug 09
Hi friend,i had a friend as you when i was young,she just wanted to stay with me together,well,she was jearlous others who talked with me,i didn't understand why she acted like that,we were friends not mean i have one friend only.anyway,when she become mature,she will change i think.be good.
@ypyanyan (956)
• China
13 Aug 09
my closest friend is jealous.but I am a careless girl. I don't notice that.but my friend is aware of her shortcoming now.I think that you should take measures according to your friend 's character.my friend likes a child ,so I can talk with her about her shortcoming.And she also pointed out my bad habits.good luck to you.my friend.Cherishing your friend ,and help her!!
13 Aug 09
Well if are planning on staying friends with this girl, i suggest you just confront her about the situation. Friends talk to each other about things that bother them, that is what friends are for.