Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes
Alex Alexander
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Jealous of a Friend? Here's What That Feeling Is Actually Telling You
• 24 minEver feel both happy and also … a little jealous when a friend shares good news? I experienced this dichotomy the other night, when my friend shared a success. I found myself performing enthusiasm while dealing with conflicted emotions; I wanted that kind of success, too. Did this make me a bad friend for feeling something other than pure joy for her? In this episode I talk about jealousy in friendship: how it happens, for all things big and small; the different ways it might manifest; and how acknowledging it can shift your friendship culture in a deep way. I think the goal is not to have no feelings. It’s to let the feelings tell you something useful – and then bring that information back to your friendship. In this episode you’ll hear about: Envy vs. jealousy in friendships, and processing each through self reflection and honest conversationsHow to avoid the distance and awkwardness that jealousy or envy can provoke in friendshipsThe internal struggle of performing enthusiasm while dealing with conflicting emotionsWhy envying somebody famous feels so different from envying a friend Resources & Links Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok! Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!
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