Jealousy ( Archived) (271)

Jul 13, 2010 3:59 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
Jealousy is a normal human emotion.

Just like any other -- love, fear, sadness, joy, anger, etc., etc.

Why is that most CSers try so hard convincing each other

that they themselves never experience this *dirty* emotion and

don't want anything to do with those who do feel this emotion?

Hypocrisy?

Denial?



Popcorn? smile


popcorn
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Jul 13, 2010 4:02 PM CST Jealousy
kyriacos2009
kyriacos2009kyriacos2009Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England UK1 Threads 37 Posts
What of those who simply don't envy, or feel jealousy...I have learned to be grateful for even the most simple of things, no matter how small....
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Jul 13, 2010 4:04 PM CST Jealousy
Raven0
Raven0Raven0Right here, Alberta Canada28 Threads 3,454 Posts
I admit it.
I am a jealous girly.
But then, it's because if it's mine, godsdammit, leave it the heck alone!!

grin
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Jul 13, 2010 4:06 PM CST Jealousy
BoyracerBMW
BoyracerBMWBoyracerBMWBerlin, Germany48 Threads 7 Polls 635 Posts
I'd say popcorn. Definitely popcorn. cool






popcorn
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Jul 13, 2010 4:07 PM CST Jealousy
Northof7
Northof7Northof7Cameron, Ontario Canada29 Threads 696 Posts
Well the people who say they don't feel jealousy in one form or another are likely liars. That said I have felt jealousy and it can be a hard feeling to control.
Once you learn to control it you will become a better person. If you are jealous of someone or something talk to your partner about it, don't let it eat at you to the point of an argument and a break-up.

Of course this is just an old country boy's life experience. Some people I am sure feel different and they should. We all have different feelings, that's what makes us different.mumbling
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Jul 13, 2010 4:07 PM CST Jealousy
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
Maybe its denial Doll, but I hate all the jealousy crap and the ensuing games it brings.

To me jealousy is indicitive of a lack of trust in a relationship.

As soon as jealousy raises its ugly head in a relationship, Im out.I find it tiresome. Ive suffered enough over it in the past thanks.

Am I a lil jealous of someone hitting the lotto? ...sure...but in a vague sort of way. dunno
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Jul 13, 2010 4:07 PM CST Jealousy
cherrybrandy
cherrybrandycherrybrandycambridge, Cambridgeshire, England UK24 Threads 7,473 Posts
Laura25: Jealousy is a normal human emotion.

Just like any other -- love, fear, sadness, joy, anger, etc., etc.

Why is that most CSers try so hard convincing each other

that they themselves never experience this *dirty* emotion and

don't want anything to do with those who do feel this emotion?

Hypocrisy?

Denial?
Popcorn?
yes please...popcorn
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Jul 13, 2010 4:09 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
Raven0: I admit it.
I am a jealous girly.
But then, it's because if it's mine, godsdammit, leave it the heck alone!!


thumbs up

Yes, I know... grin
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Jul 13, 2010 4:09 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
cherrybrandy: yes please...


popcorn


popcorn



wave
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Jul 13, 2010 4:09 PM CST Jealousy
Ladybee42
Ladybee42Ladybee42East Liverpool, Ohio USA4 Threads 1,316 Posts
Laura25: Jealousy is a normal human emotion.

Just like any other -- love, fear, sadness, joy, anger, etc., etc.

Why is that most CSers try so hard convincing each other

that they themselves never experience this *dirty* emotion and

don't want anything to do with those who do feel this emotion?

Hypocrisy?

Denial?
Popcorn?


of course there's jealousy! tons of the stuff!...but you wouldn't be advertising that you are prone to such a silly thing now would you?... sad flower

(that's my popcorn, mine mine i tell you!)

hi laura...grin wave
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Jul 13, 2010 4:13 PM CST Jealousy
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
Well, this thread is a thinker for sure hug wave
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Jul 13, 2010 4:17 PM CST Jealousy
Raven0
Raven0Raven0Right here, Alberta Canada28 Threads 3,454 Posts
kyriacos2009: I see what you mean Laura....my opinion was based on jealousy in general, ie, possessions, lifestyle etc...so in in terms of a relationship, then yes, i have felt this way myself...either way, it's destructive emotion...

Of course it can be destructive.
But sometimes, it has been somewhat helpful.
Not realizing how much someone means to you until you get this feeling, this odd, somewhat strong feeling that pretty much says, "Waitadamnminnit?"

But of course, like all things human, we can tend to take it too far.
Once one starts to consider t.p'ing a house..
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Jul 13, 2010 4:17 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
kyriacos2009: I see what you mean Laura....my opinion was based on jealousy in general, ie, possessions, lifestyle etc...so in in terms of a relationship, then yes, i have felt this way myself...either way, it's destructive emotion...


That's more like envy.
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Jul 13, 2010 4:18 PM CST Jealousy
BoyracerBMW
BoyracerBMWBoyracerBMWBerlin, Germany48 Threads 7 Polls 635 Posts
Jealousy is a loser emotion. The perfect lose-lose emotion. Jealousy begets mistrust and rejection. The harder you try to hold on to someone, the faster you push them away. Live and let live. A relationship will survive on it's merits, or die by it's weaknesses. if it's not meant to be, it won't.
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Jul 13, 2010 4:24 PM CST Jealousy
cherrybrandy
cherrybrandycherrybrandycambridge, Cambridgeshire, England UK24 Threads 7,473 Posts
hi Laura..wave
and thanks..bouquet
for the popcorn and the smart thread...
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Jul 13, 2010 4:24 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
My take on it:

if jealousy is caused


* by distrust (from either party), it's not a relationship I would want to be in;


* by suspicion or anger... blah... not something to look forward to either;


* by fear of losing an important person to an attractive other – I am familiar with this reason for jealousy too well; been on both - on giving and on the receiving ends of it (even though I am one of those who not likely to let it be known). But it's a constructive/good type I think. The type that actually preserves a relationship, not ruins it.


* uncertainty, and/or low self-esteem something both have to work on.


Bottom line, IMO,

If you value your relationship, either friendship or love, I don't see how you can be completely free from this emotion.


Some might agree, most won't.
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Jul 13, 2010 4:25 PM CST Jealousy
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
BoyracerBMW: Jealousy is a loser emotion. The perfect lose-lose emotion. Jealousy begets mistrust and rejection. The harder you try to hold on to someone, the faster you push them away. Live and let live. A relationship will survive on it's merits, or die by it's weaknesses. if it's not meant to be, it won't.


Sooo True Boyr...And things like jealousy surely hastens its demise. wine
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Jul 13, 2010 4:28 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
BoyracerBMW: Jealousy is a loser emotion. The perfect lose-lose emotion. Jealousy begets mistrust and rejection. The harder you try to hold on to someone, the faster you push them away. Live and let live. A relationship will survive on it's merits, or die by it's weaknesses. if it's not meant to be, it won't.


LMAO! And how many weren't meant to be, you said Boyracer? conversing blushing
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Jul 13, 2010 4:28 PM CST Jealousy
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
Laura25: How do you go about communicating it? It could easy be a recipe for disaster, no?
Very often it is, yes.

So are we all so secure and self-confident that we have to deny feeling jealousy which is triggered by insecurity,

instead of doing something about it?

That's part of my OP question.
Hi Ruben Great to see you.


I was thinking of jealousy in general, rather than specifically in relationships, as well.

Maybe lack of jealousy is the opposite of self-confidence. Maybe it could be so little self-confidence that you have no expectations that anyone will like you and expect somebody you are involved with to admire elsewhere.

Jac xxx
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Jul 13, 2010 4:28 PM CST Jealousy
Laura25
Laura25Laura25Somewhere, New York USA50 Threads 6 Polls 8,178 Posts
Raven0: Yup.
It's part of the human condition.
Just like all those other emotions.


wine


teddybear
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