Should I be jealous?

United States
June 11, 2010 11:51pm CST
A friend of mine just came back from her vacation to Bahamas. She show off how many stuff her boyfriend bought her from the trip, and how nice the hotel they stay, and how many places they went to. She also bragged about how good her boyfriend treat her on every detail. Should we the audiences be jealous of her? Because we don't have such boyfriend like she has, in honest.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
12 Jun 10
Hi Swetashah, Ok maybe a little touch of jealousy because of course, we all want our men to treat us like that ...right? But not seriously jealous. My best friend in all the world has a husband that treats her like a little princess. Of course, I've always been a bit jealous. I would have given anything for my husband to treat me half as decent as she got (gets) treated. Maybe envy is a better word. Still, I was so happy for her. She deserves the special treatment. I'm happy for her. Her stories are an inspiration. Not every man is able to take you on vacations in the Bahamas but you can be still treated like the love of his life without leaving home and that should be good enough.
• United States
12 Jun 10
That is a truth, every woman needs this kind of treatment from their men.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
14 Jun 10
I think its okay to be a little jealous. I think that we have all been there at least once in our lives. When our friends brag about how much fun they are having on a certain vacation or how wonderful they're significant other has been treating them and somewhere in the back of your head you wish that the one you were with would do something like that with you or that you wished that you had someone to do that for you. Don't feel too bad that you've become jealous of your friend. I have been jealous of my friend in a way because for a while her husband did so much for her and spoiled her like crazy and now its not like that for her any more. I don't know sometimes I felt a little secretly glad and now I don't have to hear about all the stuff that he does for her Lol. Um, yeah, but its okay no worries.
@PrarieStyle (2486)
• United States
12 Jun 10
I know it's hard but if you love her, you will be happy for her and not jealous. I can't tell you how happy I am that my best friend has a good husband. She's had a very good life with him. They have two beautiful sons and have never really had it hard. I on the other hand have been single and struggling for years. But I'm glad I haven't had the stress of her having a hard life on top of all the stress I have had. I see her having a good life as a blessing in my life. So, try be anxious and listen to her as she tells you about her vacation and be happy for her.
@rabajar (134)
• Philippines
13 Jun 10
Maybe a little of it but you can't do something about it. Its a matter of luck on having a great boyfriend. :) Man can be more or less thoughtful. However, if your man has less of that character that doesn't mean that he doesn't love you that much. They are thoughful on their ways.. :)
• United States
12 Jun 10
My opinion is that if your are jealous it's because you are un-happy with your own situation. If that is the case change that, your are the only one who can. You deserve the best and you should believe that and expect your boyfriend or girlfriend to treat you with love and respect. I am happy in my relationship and I beleve that my firends and family are happy for me as well. My religous belifes are that "boasting" and "bragging" are wrong, but sharing a good times with friends is different! Just be happy for your friend and make the changes to make yourself happy in your life, being envious of your friends= will only cause harm and drama to your friendship! Good luck with finding your place in your life that makes you happy, God bless ~Gemini909~
@chanlot (189)
• Indonesia
13 Jun 10
Jealousy you feel is fair and common,perhaps I too would feel the same if I like you. But you should not store it in envy is excessive, because it will make our hearts sick and not healthy for our bodies. Instead you envious excessive to your friends, you better learn to your friends how to find a boyfriend, so you can feel the excitement as your friend. I hope you'll be happier after this ....
@_Honey_ (780)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Hi Swetashah. For some reason, I didn't feel jealous about your friend for having such a generous boyfriend. I felt jealous for your friend's boyfriend who has the money to buy her all the stuff she wants and more than she wants. I have a very loving boyfriend who is not so rich but he makes me feel so loved and wanted. I find him spending some time with me even if we're on a budget and I feel how much he craves for me a lot. I love how his family shows their affection to me same as how his friends show how much welcome I am. I can't ask for more than this. I know that if my boyfriend has more money, he'll buy me more stuff because that what he usually does- whenever he has more cash or even if doesn't, he always finds time for me. :)
• United States
12 Jun 10
No a true friend will not be actually jealous of her. You can wish you have a boy friend like that one day! But to be jealous will only serve to drive you away from your friend.. just be choosey when you pick your next boy friend!
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
swetashah, you probably mean envious. But you shouldn't really be. At the most, you should be happy for your friend. She has a good boyfriend who loves her enough to give her a trip and buy her exciting things. Pray that when you fall in love, it would also be with some kind, rich boyfriend who could bring you places and buy you things you like.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Good day Swetashah, Its but normal to get envy but make sure that it is a healthy one. I mean, the feeling of being envy or jealous is normal but dont dwell on that much. Maybe your friend is just excited that she is very proud to voice out and shout to the world what her boyfriend did to her. However, this is not an enough reason why should you as one of her audience be jealous. As I've said, its normal but dont dwell on that. Different people has its own characteristics on how to describe things. There are times, due to the excitement that we feel, the tendency is, we tend to use superlative words that describes the situation and events that was happened.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
12 Jun 10
Swetashah, I believe every woman would deserve the best from their men, so, you don't have to be jealous of her. You might get something grander, and you will be happy after all.
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
maybe she's just really honest, but she could be a bit more sensitive. sometimes when a person's really happy...talkativeness follows. also, she's probably very proud of her boyfriend too so she just had to shout to the world how proud she is of him. don't feel bad feeling jealous because her relationship really does seem ideal...one of these many days, you'll have your day in the sun too...don't you fret.
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
I think it is normal for us to feel jealous of her because she's really lucky but we should get over it and just smile..maybe we can find a boyfriend like hers too..hihi
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Hi swetashah, I dont think you should be jealous at all, maybe at first you may feel a bit envious but when you think of it, she is after all, your friend, so shouldn't you be happy for her? I honestly think that she did not mean to brag about it, maybe she is just very happy and wants to share that happiness with you. It just shows that she considers you a good friend because she knows that she can talk to you about it. Just make her feel that you are happy for her too. Blessings come in different forms and who knows, yours might even be better..
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Jun 10
As a friend, I think you shall be happy for your friend. Because she had such a wonderful trip and boyfriend. You remembered me of something I read via the net. When I see others have nice shoes, I am jealous. But when I see a person who doesn't even have feet, I suddenly feel satisfactory. I think you will understand what I mean. I love China
@4my1nonly (352)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Hi swetashah, well for me, you should not be jealous to your friend, i mean you should be proud and happy for her at least you know that your friend is very lucky, of course there are some insecurities we have in ourselves and we can't ignore it, sometimes it really happen. If you get jealous or maybe insecured, that kind of attitude may lead problem in your friendship. Just be happy and be proud! Take care and happy mylotting! ^_^keep smiling.....
@ravi899 (33)
• India
12 Jun 10
hey babes! tell me one thing honestly! if i tell u forgive it will u? that's it nothing more.
@caliya (1169)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
I also have a friend who has the same luck as your friend. His boyfriend treats her like a queen. I admit I am a little bit envious but she is my dear friend so I am very happy for her. I sometimes wish I have a little bit of her luck.
@nina_khan (749)
• Pakistan
12 Jun 10
Hey, dont be jealous who knows she is telling you lies to make you jealous but dont be. show her that you are happy if you are not getting all of these things if you showed that what you are saying right now. she will make fun of you and will tease you again and again. money, having fun and dating is nothing. the most important thing is that you are happy with the one you are in touch with, you must be in love with him not in contact with him for his money. i think you must be getting my point
• Indonesia
12 Jun 10
for me, if my friend like that i will happy too with what with she told.. its her life.. tou have your own life..why you do not try to see whats special from your boyfriend.. if you only compare others strength about them.. you must try to look what special from your boyfrien if you really2 love him..