However, even the greatest friendships have their sensitive spots, and sometimes that challenge isjealousy.
Turner says that when you experience something positive, a jealous friend might disengage with you.
Patrice Le Goy, PhD, MBA, LMFT.
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On the other hand, they may be consistently a bit much.
Social Interactions
In social tweaks, jealousy can manifest dramatically.
In turn, she says that you may end up finding yourself behaving defensively.
Psychological Insights
Unfortunately, a jealous friend doesn’t keep their negativity to themself.
“Personal insecurities can be amplified by jealousy,” says Turner.
She notes, “inadequacy and fear of being outshined may increase in a jealous friendship.
It can magnify self-doubt, especially in areas like career, appearance, or relationships.”
Your friend’s jealousy can make you take issue with your friendship at large.
This may cause emotional distance in the friendship."
Afton Turner, LPCA
inadequacy and fear of being outshined may increase in a jealous friendship.
It can magnify self-doubt, especially in areas like career, appearance, or relationships.
By now, you’re probably clear about whether or not you’re dealing with a jealous friend.
If so, what to do about it ?
Maybe the friendship has run its course and it is too toxic to continue."
But for now, let’s say you think the friendship is worth putting the effort into.
“It’s important to address the issue without being accusatory ordefensive,” says Turner.
just kidding, but you know what we mean.
