https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:19:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213631 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:40:23 +0000 banana 213631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah. Makes sense! I would say I rarely get jealous but do get envious from time to time, especially of moms who get to stay at home with their kids... sigh...I hate being a working mom sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213629 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:36:58 +0000 mrbee 213629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are a two different takes on the difference, from around the web!</p> <p>1) Envy is coveting something (or someone) that somebody else has; jealousy is wanting something (or someone) that somebody else has but you think belongs to you. It's the feeling of being dispossessed.</p> <p><a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheDifferenceBetweenEnvy-Jealousy/dnppk/post.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheDifferenceBetweenEnvy-Jealousy/dnppk/post.htm</a></p> <p>2) One difference between jealousy and envy involves the relationship between the jealous or envious person and his or her rival. An envious co-worker may develop a personal resentment towards a promoted co-worker because the position represents a higher salary and more responsibility. The true source of this envy is rarely the co-worker himself or herself, but the perceived value of the position. The co-worker may very well deserve the advancement because of his or her superior skills or education, but an envious person might become angry at himself or herself for not possessing those qualities.</p> <p>Jealousy, on the other hand, focuses on the rival himself or herself, not necessarily the object or "good" at the center of the conflict. Jealousy implies a closer relationship between the jealous person and his or her rival. Instead of a promotion, the co-worker may start a romantic relationship with the jealous person's secret office crush. Because this rivalry is personal in nature, the target of the jealous person's resentment and anger is not necessarily the unattainable romantic partner, but the more attractive rival who now stands between them.</p> <p>Jealousy is almost exclusively a negative emotion, while envy can has some positive effects, such as a renewed interest in self-improvement.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213612 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:18:51 +0000 pastemoo 213612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Huh. I always used them interchangeably even though they aren't the same. Oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213609 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:17:01 +0000 banana 213609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh. I think @mrs.bird has a good guess. What's the answer Mr. Bee? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213607 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:14:08 +0000 Running Elley 213607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I think that’s a good guess. I was thinking along those lines too. </p> <p>Now tell us Mr. Bee!!! Please :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213605 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:10:41 +0000 chopsuey 213605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think so? I rarely envy or get jealous though..<br /> Share your story, yo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213598 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:03:57 +0000 mrs. bird 213598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if i had to guess- and honestly i have to reason other than this is the feeling i get, it's that envy is a desire to have something someone else has, jealousy is to wish you had something instead of the person who has it. now that i've made me guess i'm gonna go ask google! =P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213593 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:55:59 +0000 Boogs 213593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ya know, without cheating I don't think I could explain the difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213582 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:31:27 +0000 HabesBabe 213582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Envy is wanting something, and jealousy is being afraid of losing something, right? Like... I envy JLo's booty and I'm jealous JLo will start to flirt with my husband or summat? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-the-difference-between-jealousy-and-envy#post-213578 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:25:55 +0000 mrbee 213578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, until today!</p> <p>I'll post the answer later but in the meantime... do you know the difference? </p>