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Jealousy is a common human weakness that can have detrimental
effects on friendships. Unlike animals, humans experience jealousy, which can
create a wedge between even the closest of friends. In situations where two
friends embark on a similar mission, and one succeeds while the other fails,
jealousy can rear its ugly head.
When the less successful friend encounters their triumphant
counterpart, they may become jealous and unwilling to congratulate them. The
jealous friend may become morose, avoid company, and no longer find joy in their
shared humor. Furthermore, they may suspect that the successful friend has kept
certain things secret from them, leading to their achievements. This suspicion
can quickly turn into an accusation of infidelity or insincerity. In some cases,
the jealous friend may even accuse the successful friend of being selfish and
letting them down.
Instead of celebrating the success of their friend, the jealous
friend may downplay it, attributing their friend's success to chance or luck.
They may avoid social events and celebrations, feeling neglected and resentful
of their friend's success. In their minds, they may even exaggerate their own
contributions to their friend's success, believing that without them, their
friend would not have achieved their goals.
Jealousy can have a lasting impact on a friendship, leading to a
permanent rift if not addressed. The less successful friend may feel as if they
cannot reach the same height as their counterpart, leading to a cycle of
jealousy and resentment. However, if both friends are enlightened and outgoing,
they can work through their differences and move past the jealousy.
In conclusion, jealousy is a natural human emotion that can be
damaging to friendships. The effects of jealousy on a friendship can be
particularly severe when one friend is successful, and the other is not. It is
essential to acknowledge and address feelings of jealousy to prevent long-term
damage to the friendship. |
