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Are you ever envious of others?

LilacTree — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:26:35 GMT

Appearance, lifestyle, social prominence, wealth, etc?

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gmkb — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:30:10 GMT

Never!! We all have good and bad in our life. Everyone needs to accept, make the most of and be thankful for what we have that is positive.

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SaRina — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:29:53 GMT

Not now, not ever. I have always been happy with my position in life, modest though it may be.

I have never felt a need or desire to compete with others; only with myself.

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Puzzle Piece — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:30:21 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
Appearance, lifestyle, social prominence, wealth, etc?

No, not really. We were taught not to envy others debts - cars, boats, homes. Looking at things that way, we didn't envy.

However, we were taught to admire good examples and good taste/style.

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ChynnaBlue — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:34:17 GMT

Of course. Isn't everyone sometimes? I don't think it's a problem unless it makes someone resentful, bitter, or unable to think about anything else.

I know if my friend goes on a cruise, I'm thrilled for her, but I'm also envious and wish I could go. I know someone else who gets resentful and mad about people who are shown compassion and get money because they were in a bad situation and it went public or people showed kindness after someone was publically bullied. He gets resentful and bitter because no one ever gave him a bunch of money and he's suffering and he's been bullied and no one ever threw him a party. That's the bad kind of envy. He's always miserable and makes everyone else miserable, then complains because no one likes him.

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dex — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:34:31 GMT

I envy people who have courage and confidence.I have regrets about other things..such as I miss being a young busy mom.I loved those busy years and wish I could go back.

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terrier3 — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:36:49 GMT

No, never.

Everyone has their successes and their challenges. You can have a lot of money and material goods and be poor in love and self respect. You can be knock out physically beautiful one day - and then lose it through illness, an accident or natural aging in a heartbeat.

I just strive to do the best that I can do every day. That's all I can control.

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kdgn — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:39:13 GMT

A little bit and it surfaces when the massive powerball winnings are announced. Then again, one must buy a ticket if they ever want a chance to win-

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:39:43 GMT

The only time that I was "envious" of someone was my best friend when I was in my 20's.

She had such talent to create art, drawings and sculptures, and it came so easily for her.

Then there is me who has trouble drawing a stick figure!*lol*

But envy others for their wealth, etc?

No.

I'm just grateful for what I do have.

Re: Are you ever envious of others?

tansy — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:43:25 GMT

I have my moments.

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LilacTree — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:54:06 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I have my moments.

@tansy, love that answer! It made me chuckle.

My computer sits right next to my window on the first floor of my apartment. I have to admit when I see folks jogging by, walking their dogs . . . and they're not all young either, I get somewhat envious when I'm feeling low.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:55:18 GMT

No, I consider myself the luckiest person in the world - I have my health, I can manage my money on my minimal income, I own my home, and I have the love of my dogs, Story and Sedona. I feel truly blessed every day. I live a very simple life, and the more simple it is, the more I love it. Having "things" in my life (expensive purses, fancy cars, etc.) mean nothing to me - they're "things". Things can't make you happy.

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missy1 — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:55:56 GMT

Sometimes. I am just going to say. it. Others that are just " given things". Not just material items/money. Also, opportunities, breaks, and who you know. etc.

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Jacie — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:56:19 GMT

Nope, I got over myself early on!

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Montana — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:59:08 GMT

When I was a teen, I was so envious of a girl who seemed to have everything. Years later, I happened to run across her and life had not been kind to her.

Right then, I swore I would never envy anyone again. And for the most part I haven't. But if I ever start to feel that way again, I remember this girl and how I can never really know what another person's life is like.

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Camry22 — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:01:50 GMT

There are things I'd like to improve about myself but I am not envious of others.

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StylishLady — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:06:09 GMT

I used to think like that when I was young. I didn't have much and worked hard as a single working girl to get what I did have. Now years later I have all the nice things that I could only have dreamed about, along with a loving husband, children and grandchildren, and closets full of my favorite things.

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Noel7 — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:06:10 GMT

No, I've never been jealous, either. They seem to be somewhat close emotions, I think.

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!FitChick! — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:06:48 GMT

I learned about envy the hard away. I envied a co-worker who lived on mutliple acres, had horses, the latest gadgets..A short time later she found out her husband was having an affair..she left the home, ended up sleeping on a friends sofa while coming to work in tears everyday from seeing her school age children off to school, and started almost from scratch. My co-worker traded her $$ SUV for a mid size car, got a modest town house for her and her girls, and worked a second job to make ends meet. i admitted to my co-worker that i had envied all the material stuff she had and she replied "none of that stuff means a thing when you are being deceived." Remember things aren't always what they seem.

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kelsey17 — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:08:41 GMT

Not having the greatest health over the last few years i envy others my age when i see them do physical things i wish i could do....................