There can be many reasons why jealousy happens among friendships. When we were kids, our parents warned us against the "green-eyed monster," also known as envy or jealousy. Jealousy can sour even the ...

Jealousy represents one of the most common emotional hurdles in friendships, creating tension that can undermine otherwise healthy relationships. This complex emotional response has been depicted ...

Jul. 17, 2025 -- Why does jealousy sometimes creep into our friendships? How can we recognize when a slow drift is turning into a silent goodbye? And how can we strengthen communication and emotional ...

Julia*, a middle school teacher in her 40s, told me that her friend Maya* had been behaving strangely ever since Julia got an award at work. “She’s been angry and irritable with me,” Julia said. “And ...

When a friend’s life seems to outshine yours, the path forward lies not in comparison but in connection. The notification appears on your phone: your friend just landed their dream job, moved into a ...

Friendships can be some of the most fulfilling relationships in our lives. They provide connection, support, validation and joy. Friendships also keep us healthy, mentally and physically. Just like ...

The problem is not that we compare ourselves to one another, writes Meehika Barua, but that we insist on pretending we don’t.

Maybe now that your friend is in a lovey-dovey new live-in relationship, you may not hang out at her place as much anymore and instead find other places to meet up. Even if jealousy is not an ...