Why do people get jealous?

in_hiding79
in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
edited February 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Seriously, I was brought up to NEVER to be jealous of anyone...I guess my mom and dad wanted their kids to know that no one is better then us and that we are not better then anyone! Although some people get jealous of someone and to tell you the truth, I only get jealous of people who win the lottery....I don't wish I were someone else EVER, but I do wish I could win some big money. It sure would be nice..:)
And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
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  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    Seriously, I was brought up to NEVER envy anyone...I guess my mom and dad wanted their kids to know that no one is better then us and that we are not better then anyone! Although some people get jealous of someone and to tell you the truth, I only get jealous of people who win the lottery....I don't wish I were someone else EVER, but I do wish I could win some big money. It sure would be nice..:)


    i wish i was ur husband for a few long nights
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    i'm jealous of the vast majority of americans. :)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    i wish i was ur husband for a few long nights


    why? does she needs her house re-decorated?
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • failedpersephone
    failedpersephone Posts: 3,424
    because of length.
    IF YOU WANT A PLATE OF MY BEEF SWELLINGTON, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY THE COVERCHARGE.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    dunkman wrote:
    i'm jealous of the vast majority of americans. :)

    Trust me, it ain't all its cracked-up to be!
  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    i wish i was ur husband for a few long nights

    Now, don't you have a girlfriend that you love Mister?
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    i was raised the same way. jealously is a wasted emotion, in my opinion. even people that seem to have it all might be seriously jacked up behind closed doors, so no point in bothering really.

    i had a friend (emphasis on "had") that was consumed by what others thought/possessed. i never understood it. she thought i was a martian (can't quite argue against that lol)
  • gobrowns19
    gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    I think people get jealous because they are afraid they aren't good enough and become scared. So they plot ways to take that person down. :p
    Happiness is only real when shared
  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    failedpersephone wrote:
    because of length.


    lol

    I love the responses...
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    Now, don't you have a girlfriend that you love Mister?


    yes but still

    a few long harmless nights would never hurt no one
  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    gobrowns19 wrote:
    I think people get jealous because they are afraid they aren't good enough and become scared. So they plot ways to take that person down. :p

    Yes, that sounds about right..
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    yes but still

    a few long harmless nights would never hurt no one


    lol

    I seriously doubt they would be harmless!!
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • WildChildRose
    WildChildRose Posts: 568
    I think its just a natural emotion that some people express more than others. i dont really envy anyone but i can be pushed to be jealous in my relationship.
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me.."
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Probably the same reason people get insecure or try to make themselves feel better. Fish for attention. I am thinking they are all bound together.
    Worried someone will be liked better than them.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • genie
    genie Posts: 2,222
    how predictable....i mean people's responses on here.

    i get jealous, i want to have what other people have sometimes, and sometimes i want to have more then they do. it's kind of a good kick up the arse for me.
  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    WildChildRose wrote:
    I think its just a natural emotion that some people express more than others. i dont really envy anyone but i can be pushed to be jealous in my relationship.


    It is a natural emotion, but seriously, some people take it too far and gets out of hand!
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • genie
    genie Posts: 2,222
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    lol

    I seriously doubt they would be harmless!!

    come'on he probably just wants to watch few movies and have a cup of coffee ;)
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Probably the same reason people get insecure or try to make themselves feel better. Fish for attention. I am thinking they are all bound together.
    Worried someone will be liked better than them.

    that's what i think too....jealousy/envy comes from one's insecurities....
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    genie wrote:
    come'on he probably just wants to watch few movies and have a cup of coffee ;)


    ummmmmmm noooooooooo lol
  • genie
    genie Posts: 2,222
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    ummmmmmm noooooooooo lol

    oh, yes i'm sorry i forgot you like pizza :D

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