Are you a jealous person?

@Masmasika (1921)
Philippines
October 30, 2008 9:59pm CST
Do you get jealous if you see your siblings having more than you have? Or your neighbors better off than you are? It is normal for people to get jealous but if it is excessive jealousy then that isn't good anymore. It is an abnormality that needs a careful consideration when one is jealous of all his or her surroundings. I do get jealous too but not to everything that I see. I get jealous because the son of my friends has been doing good in his studies for example or I get jealous when one has been awarded something that I think should be awarded to me. I think that is a normal thing to feel but I don't get jealous because my neighbor is better off or my friend can go on a holiday every year in other countries. Getting jealous and doing your best to be at par with something is good but getting jealous and being vindictive is another thing.......... Do you get jealous too?????
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27 responses
• Singapore
31 Oct 08
I must say , I get jealous very easily ): I get jealous when my brother doesnt need to do anything to eat , while i need to help out with my mum , otherwise , she would threaten me that we would not get to eat ):
@lion47 (14)
• Canada
1 Nov 08
I get jealous very easily too It's usually when my brother does nothing while i have to do something just coz i am older. lol!!
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
i am not that kind of JEALOUS person. but, i do get jealous when it comes with my boyfriend :) hahaha. jealousy is a feeling imbued by INSECURITY. you get jealous when you know you are insecure and inapt to do things others can do. jealousy is a normal feeling like anger. but acting out of jealousy without logical apprehensions might get you into deep trouble--a conflict with another person, or even moral dilemma. why get jealous all the time? think of things you can do that others can't? appreciate yourself more. venting is a definite No-NO so manage your emotions well. :)
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
I think it's normal to get jealous when it comes to boyfriends or girlfriends. That's the most common cause of jealousy......
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
Normally its normal to feel that way. We are not robots that cannot feel the same with human feelings. It's been a design for us to feel jealous, love, anger, etc. Only important thing that you must consider, CONTROL your feelings and don't let it ruled yourself, let your mind decide the best way for you..
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
I agree with you. Feelings must be controlled whenever possible. Good advice!!
@mrcupid21 (200)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
jealousy is part of human's innate personality. i am jealous when someone triggers me, but not to the extent that i want to have like that or be like that because i am jealous.. and basically i am asking myself, why do i need to be jealous, inspite that i can have anything i want... ahahha joke! anyhow for summary i am not a jealous type.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
Well, I like that attitude. Good for you..
• Australia
31 Oct 08
No way. Okay, I used to be a jealous person, but not anymore. I'm happy for the person of what they have. I'm just happy I have a life, and inside me, I always feel like I'm the lucky one. It's all about having a positive attitude to life. Not a good thing to be a jealous person.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
You do have a very positive outlook in life. I appreciate you for that.
• China
31 Oct 08
Actually , sometimes I do get jealous in my life , but fortunately I know how to restrain myself . In my opinion , if one is excessive jealousy then he surely can't gain blessedness . We live in the world just for fun , so , why not give up jealousy and enjoy your life ?
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
That's right!!!
@fritz27 (1136)
• United States
1 Nov 08
I think jealousy is a normal feeling. Just like love, hate, depression, envy, etc...... Jealousy doesn't have to be of the mean and nasty sort.
@sonustar (328)
• India
31 Oct 08
Hello mylottians thank you for posting your comments. No not at all. ya sometimes very often but i know what is my standard what is my position. so normally from my childhood i made myself to be happy for what i have. but right now as i am in my youthhood i work hard to get it. Thank you.Have a nice time.Happy posting
@borgborg (821)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
I used to... A lot! especially when it comes to relationships. I used to be the jealous girlfriend but then as I grew more mature realize that there is no need for me to act that way. I just have to trust my partner and borg made me feel that I can trust him. But I have to admit, when it comes to other people, I do sometimes get jealous. Jealousy is a way of showing your insecurities and I believe that the best way to combat this feelings is to know and appreciate your blessings.
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I honestly dont get jealous, I haven't been even a little bit jealous since I was a little kid back then it was just a little sibling rivalry, but of course as I grew older I realized how silly it is to be jealous of anyone, its a negative emotion so I dont waste my energy on that kind of thinking I know its hard to believe, but I genuinlly feel happy when I see others achieve there goals, and I like to see people happy because I know that everyone's time for happiness will come thats not to mean I dont have days were I feel unhappy or sad but just because I might be sad dosent mean that others should be sad to so I always wish others well and hope for good things and theres no place for jealousy in my life.
@fgaloma (163)
• Philippines
1 Nov 08
yah! i do jealous a lot, especially with it comes to my girlfriend, i do get jealous when my girl talks or enjoy with others especially with guys, grrrrr
@searchia (45)
• Denmark
31 Oct 08
I don't really know but every body will be jealous
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
yes i do get jealous..especially when my ideas are stolen by certain person den dey wer d one who got d appreciation..but dat was before..i learned a lot now..that jealousy is something inside you dat can destroy you.. i always pray to God that He will guide me to the right path..that's why im happy now.. i still got jealous sometimes but i manage to think up y i shoud be jealous when i'm already happy w/my life now..
• United States
31 Oct 08
I don't get jealous from material things, but I will get jealous if my b/f's look at other girls sometimes -- not always though.
31 Oct 08
I don't really get jealous very often, especially over material things or of other successes. I am more likely to get jealous if my partner admires other women, but even then I am secure enough to know that it wouldn't mean anything as he loves me.
@jstmarfz (1498)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I get jealous a lot with my elder brother when I was still in high school and he was in college because I felt like my mom gave him more attention especially when he ask mom would get it for him right away. I was used during our younger years that what my brother have I should have it also or vice versa. I get more upset and jealous when my mom give him more allowance than me though he is not that serious with his studies..he was wasting my mom's money. The thing that I am jealous about is also when I see my friends that are too close with their parents, because I wanted to have that kind of relationship with my parents. My parents and I never had that kind of relationship. I grew up with distance to them and have hesitation to show how I really feel for them. The attitude that I always shown them was always mad and bossy, but the truth was I love them and want to cuddle and share things with them which I never done for my whole life.
@sumiirajj (1983)
• India
31 Oct 08
Hi friend,Jealousy is a natural feeling in a human being.Each and every one will be having that feeling of jealousy.The point is that that feeling should not hurt others or ruin others.But only if we have the feeling of jealousy we will be able to improve and achieve something great in life.Without feeling jealous we would not improve in studies or whatever may be.But we should look after that it doesn't hurt others feelings.It should be within us.thanks for sharing.happy mylotting.
@tushark1 (117)
• India
31 Oct 08
i never jealous to others and with nobody and not from any reason. but only i jealous when i find someone in my circle get ahead of me in career....just this one.
@Nhey16 (2518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 08
i do get jealous...:) but not to the point that it would make me a bad person... with regards to my husband, i used to be so jealous...but now, im done with that. i know that my husband loves me so much, and that he wouldnt look for another woman.
• China
31 Oct 08
Yes,maybe everyone gets jealous when they find more excellent person than himself. maybe it's instinctive for our own sense of self-respect. we should try our best to get the same achievement or earn enough money to purchase luxury etc. The jealous feeling can inspire our motivation, its active. or it will be vindictive. it will be harmful to our psychological health. So adjust perfect attitude is most important.