Posted by toriforiumu on 09.11.2023, 10:32 PM: how do I deal with feelings of jealousy? I've been feeling sort of burnt out emotionally, Im still in high school and I feel really isolated from friends, I have this one friend who often tells me about all her new things her parents bought for her, she is an only child so I understand there's different circumstances for everyone, and I should work on my gratitude more but it is frustrating seeing someone who gets things I want without working as hard as I do.
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Posted by husky51 on 09.12.2023, 12:28 PM: toriforiumu, do not feel alone in your feelings of 'jealously' as I am sure that most of us had this feeling about someone at one time or another in our lives... Kinda dates me, but I remember as a kid, being jealous about the kids in my neighborhood that had a COLOR TV, while all we had was a B&W TV!!! If I happened to be over at someone's house with a Color set, I enjoyed it, yes, BUT... We also did other things together, like digging a 'fort' in Arthur's backyard; playing Bumper Pool at Sullivan's house; and otherwise just doing boy stuff...
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Posted by arren18 on 09.12.2023, 12:57 PM: I agree that your feelings are understandable! I think sometimes friends can be a bit insensitive when sharing things that they're excited about and don't see how it might be hard for you to relate. And I also get why you might not really see it as much of a help when your friend tries to explain it away.
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Posted by toriforiumu on 09.13.2023, 11:43 PM: I think that's true, I hadn't thought about it like that. I know she cares a lot for me and this is definitely not something that really would ruin a friendship or anything, but I seeing it from a different point of view really gives me clarity.. Thank you I really appreciate all the advice!!
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Posted by husky51 on 09.14.2023, 12:13 AM: Good luck, toriforfiumu... |
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