How to you know you are dealing with jealousy?

[ˈjeləsē]

NOUN

the state or feeling of being jealous.

“a sharp pang of jealousy” · [more]

synonyms:

envy · enviousness · covetousness · desire · resentment · resentfulness · bitterness · discontent · spite · grudge · the green-eyed monster · suspicion · suspiciousness · distrust · mistrust · doubt · insecurity · anxiety · apprehension about rivals · possessiveness · [more]

Jealousy is a real thing. Can you be happy if you see that I have more stuff than you do? Can you be happy for me if I get to spend time with my children? Can you be happy for me if I catch a break? Can you be satisfied for me If I have a great husband? Can you be comfortable with me if people like me? Can you be happy for me when someone gave me compliments? Can you be happy for me when I am healthy? Can you be happy for me when I go on vacation? Can you be happy for me if you see my heart is at peace? Can you be happy for me if I like pets? Can you be happy for me if I hug my children? Can you be happy for me if your child or children like me? Can you be happy for me if I can decorate my home lovely? Can you be happy for me if I can cook well? Can you be happy for me when I am trying to improve myself? Can you be happy for me when I am succeeding? Can you be happy for me when I can forgive others who hurt me? Can you be happy for me when you can not control me? Can you be happy for me because I am different? Can you be happy for me when I have joy? Can you be happy for me when I am improving myself? Can you be happy for me when I am following my purpose? Can you be happy for me when I can be a good friend to others? Can you be happy for me when I can be a good sister? Can you be happy for me when I can be a good aunt? Can you be happy for me when I have a beautiful home? Can you be happy for me when I do not let stuff bother me anymore? Can you be happy for me when you can see the gifts that God grant me? Can you be happy for me when you realized that I learn from my mistakes? Can you be happy for me because I am creative? Can you be happy for me because I am wealthy?

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Marie A. Diaz-Cervo