Dealing With a Jealous Friendship

Dealing with a jealous friendship can be trying. The friendships you form can be strong, and you will lean on your friends in the best and worst of times. Unfortunately, as strong as your friendships are, many things can threaten those bonds. Money love, work, success, are all things to be supportive of, but they can all prove to be sources of jealousy as well, especially for women. Dealing with jealousy can be difficult if you aren't aware of the emotions and how to handle them.

When you are feeling green
There's no joy in feeling the green-eyed monster weighing down on you. You are dealing with jealousy that, if you don't recognize and own it, can become a very negative part of your life and damage the friendships that you have. For the most part, jealousy is normal, but it truly can affect your daily life. Take a look at what about your friend's life that makes you feel jealous. Is there any way you are being unrealistic about your friend and, therefore, are experiencing irrational jealousy? Perhaps there is more to your friend's life than you understand.

When you're the object of envy
At times, you may notice your friends telling you how jealous they are or how you have things so wonderful. Talk to your friends about their jealousy issues. It's possible they are envious in a positive way. However, their feelings may put a strain on your relationship.

You can deal with the jealousy they feel by building them up and celebrating the good things in their lives. When things go well for them, become their personal cheering section. It's important to feel good about your successes but also your friends' successes as well. If you can put yourself in their shoes to understand their point of view, it will help you better deal with the jealousy in your friendship.

Overall, if you see jealousy as a driving force in your life; it can be used in a positive way. Positive jealousy can help you move past the things that are harming your friendships.