Monday, 10 May 2010

Are You the Jealous Type


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 There are perks to having great friends who not only look good, but are also very nice people. Often, you may hear others telling you that you are so lucky. Yes, while there are perks here, there are also negatives. One of the most prevalent emotions among women is also one many don’t know how to deal with, and that’s jealousy. She’s supposed to be one of your dearest friends, but you turn into a green-eyed freak. Many of them assume that envy is bad, and so they ignore it, which ironically, can be damaging to the relationship. Being able to understand the emotion can have a positive impact on your bond and with the rest of your life.

First of all, you need to realize that the emotions are perfectly normal. You get a message on your celphone, and you realize that it’s your pal saying that her date with this gorgeous stud went really well. Your first reaction may be one of happiness, but that may soon be followed by some other emotion. It’s something you can’t explain and one you don’t want to admit to. Jealousy makes you look like the bad person. Even in normal relationships, this is quite normal and inescapable. The stage of jealousy may have been set from the time when you two first bonded. Since most close friends seek approval from a group of similar friends, you can also sometimes see each other as rivals competing to be the head honcho of your posse. Women often downplay their emotions and eventually, this is when feelings of resentment start to arise.

Of course, just because the feeling is perfectly normal, this doesn’t give you a right to just bask in the negative emotion. You may think that you’re destined to get envious, and so you scowl through most of your life. If you start to feel resentment, bring it up instead of ignoring it. Women are big on matching the other’s confessions. So, when you tell your buddy that you’re jealous, she may most likely bring up something she too envies in you. Hearing each other admit to something will help put things in better perspective. If what’s making you envious is something bigger, think of why you wouldn’t trade spots with her if given the chance. Sometimes, you may be surprised with the reasons you’ll find. It’s easy to get focused on one aspect in her life. Reminding yourself that she actually doesn’t have everything will make the jealousy less all-consuming.

You can actually make jealousy work for you. Actually, it’s one of the best motivators. Women are naturally inclined to compare themselves to other women and subconsciously try to outdo them. And this dynamic is often emulated in the professional arena. Jealous people are likely to really push themselves extra hard in their careers. They key is to be very cognizant about setting personal goals, either by making a list or giving yourself a timeline. Even when you aren’t directly rewarded, simply knowing that you did well is enough.
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