Jealousy As A Positive Emotion
I’ve felt my fair share of jealousy — that stabby, sinking feeling which is a confusing mix of anger, fear, and shame. I’ve let jealousy sneak under my skin and make me feel badly about myself. I’ve even let jealousy guide me away from certain friendships or partnerships that I might’ve otherwise deeply enjoyed. Based on these negative experiences with jealousy, I’ve often wondered whether, if given the choice, I’d choose to live a life where I never felt a shred of it.