It’s Okay To Be Jealous 🙂

INTRODUCTION

So I was talking to a friend the other day and the conversation veered towards jealousy. I made the argument that jealousy wasn’t inherently a bad thing and in some cases. She responded by giving me a look which I’ve come to understand from our years of friendship means “you are crazy”

As soon as I saw the look on her face, I did not only try to defend what I said, I doubled down and went even harder by saying “ Jealousy can be a healthy sign depending on the situation and people involved”. I then proceeded to explain the concept I’m about to share with you, to her.

Let’s begin!!!

MY THOUGHTS 🧠

As I’ve stated already, being jealous is acceptable as long as you have the right to be.

A common misconception I’ve seen people make over & over again on my relationship coaching journey & in life generally is seeing people think jealousy and envy mean the same thing. They do not. Being jealous means being fiercely protective of your rights and possessions as an individual.

This is the emotion people feel when they think something,(i.e. a benefit) or someone (i.e., a romantic partner), that is meant to be for them alone is being taken, used or enjoyed by someone else. This emotion is commonly seen in & exhibited by people…