Why do I feel jealous of my best friend?

Many women go through this jealousy silently because they don’t feel entitled to have that type of passion and attachment to “just a friend.” Jealousy can appear whenever we have a passionate fondness for someone, as common in loving friendships as romantic relationships.

Is jealousy killing your friendship?

One of the worst dynamics that can kill a friendship is jealousy. If one friend is jealous of the other, it inevitably can ruin the friendship, or at least negatively impact it. Sometimes, however, when a friend is jealous, and they don’t want it to show, it can come out in very strange ways that may not seem obvious to the casual observer.

Is it unhealthy to be jealous of the people you love?

While jealousy can be experienced by anyone at any time, it is unhealthy to be jealous of the people you love. Consider your insecurities. Often, when you figure out what your insecurities or challenges are, you will be able to build them into strengths, which will prohibit feelings of jealousy.

Why does jealousy make us do crazy things?

Jealousy activates our primal dependency issues and often a sense of infantile defenselessness. It can make us feel crazy, and do crazy things, because it taps into our uttermost vulnerability—our fear of potential abandonment.

Is jealousy ruining your relationship?

Jealousy becomes toxic for relationships, however, if left unchecked, Freeman adds. Trust is a key component of any healthy, successful relationship. Jealousy breeds suspicion, doubt, and mistrust, which can snowball into pretty intense emotions and behaviors, he says. We may become preoccupied with the fear of betrayal.

Is jealousy a good sign of intimacy?

For some, jealousy is indeed the ideally timed invitation for more authentic and intimate communication around your inner self and needs, the sacredness of the attachment, and what could make it even more vital and sustainable. Sign-up for our newsletter.