Do you get jealous?

Oh of course! I always have to wonder where their money comes from too. I know my husband makes a pretty decent salary. We compaired his salary to college graduates and it's pretty similar (though college graduates can go up the ladder farther than hubby can). He's basically reached his salary cap in his current profession.. he makes more than most of the people in positions above him (because he struck a good deal when they decided to demote him). He can't get anymore raises because his store can barely afford his salary.. so he just shoots for his bonuses every month. So tell me why we're still on food stamps, living in a trailer, and half the time can't afford our gas to get anywhere? BTW- as far as bills go we have basic necessities.. no car payment, no cell phones, no cable... just power, phone, and internet. I do go to the gym.. though I get a great rate because I'm low income, and most of the other ladies there have a lot of money. One has become a pretty good friend, and I'll sometimes mention how broke we are (I've never said how broke... I won't even tell her I live in a trailer) and she acts like she totally understands.. as if she's in the same boat... however this weekend she's going to NY city to do her girl's back to school shopping.. and I'm having a hard time figuring out how I'm getting my kid's their back to school clothes from Walmart or the Salvation Army! Yeah, she totally understands my situation, lol!

I think there's nothing wrong with what you felt. I mean,it's not only you who felt that kind of jealousy. Even me. I jealous,sometimes envy those people I know who's like me,single parent. Actually,I envy them somehow. Because me,I have to work so hard for my kids. Do everything for them,for their needs. While I knew a couple of single moms who has the leisure of doing anything that they want. Go anywhere,leaving their child at home,to be taken care by their nannies. And them,just goofing around,as if they don't have kids! And also they don't have to worry about their finances and their kids finances,their parents (mothers' parents) takes care of it. How lucky they are financially,but I know I'm luckier than they are,because I knew how it feels to be a real parent. :)

I try to avoid situations where i could be jealous. jealousy is just not worth the trouble you go through for it. It is definitely a green eyed monster to stay away from. It brings more problems than you can imagine. Being jealous can cost you friendships, relationships and even your own self respect.

I definitely feel jealous sometimes. We are just human beings. If you already have everything in your life then that is the time you don't have to be jealous. But for us the struggling type of people who just have to work very hard for the money, then we are always prone to feel jealous from the people who are just doing nothing but have everything.

i get jealous a lot...but not to those things that you get jealous of... i think it's not good to be jealous or envious over material things.., fame.., and popularity.. there's only one thing that i can be jealous of.., and that's my boyfriend's attention... lol.. i get jealous a lot but not to the extent of ruining our relationship..a little jealousy is healthy i believe..=)

Yes I feel that way a lot. I try to think about what I have that they do not - but often times I'm at a loss. I really don't understand it when these people seem to be making about the same amount as I am, yet can afford things that are not a necessity (like re-doing a room that really doesn't NEED to be re-done.) That makes me more mad than jealous I guess.

Of all the negative emotions, Resentment and Jealousy are the two of the worst. For God's sake,( and for the the sake of your health) get over these two detrimental emotions and put them behind you. Next time you are feeling either of these adverse emotions, take a second to look inside and feel the negation pulling at your very self!

Yes, I have thought about this many times - about how lucky some people are to live a life without having worries about money. But I'm sure, I have never been jealous over them. I know jealousy can do nothing in this.. May be I can get motivated by these people.

Yes I do. I understand how you feel. I sometimes think how this people do it. They are lucky and I am not. I have a few things I want to do and have in my life but just forget about it because I have to think of important things first. It's hard to be in a situation where if you don't work then you're nothing. I wish that sometimes I get to enjoy going to the mall and just have credit card and buy everything I want, buy foods I want and accessories I want. I like to travel and get to take some pictures abroad, but I guess there's better things out there for me. Hope I don't get tired waiting.

Absolutely, daily But the I wonder if all that purchasing power relates to emptiness and fulfillment. I would like a tiny bit of that though

I have a friend who is jealous of me than I am of them. Just because I like nice things. Just one friend in particular who likes to cut me off when I say something about what my bf brought me and it happen to be expensive. I don't see the big deal because I don't brag about the things i have. but anyway. the only person who can make me jealous is my brother. I feel like this mom and I don't want any girls messing w/ him. i'm protective in that way lol. but thats my story. my little brother.

I am not jealous about how they spend their money. I am more into business that is why I have more time for my family and friends. Do business so you will have the financial freedom that you want.

Omg... I feel the same way. I am so jealous of these moms because I wish I could be in there shoes. To actually be able to financially afford to stay home and become a soccer mom would be my dream. To not HAVE to work is something that I have been dreaming about since I started working. I think it is ok for us to be a little jealous, as this will make us want to work a little harder in hopes of someday becoming that stay at home mom that other mothers are jealous of.... atleast I hope to be one someday!

Im you are satisfied with what you have there is no room for you to be jealous of those people who have more money to spend.

if i will say im not...i think im hypocrite..i think it is normal to feel jealous sometimes but do not let that feeling of jealousy to pull us down.actually i got jealous when it comes to attention..so maybe all of us feel the feeling of jealousy.

i do. but not because others have better stuff than i have. though i long for more but i don't compare what i only have to others. anyway, just recently someone ask me if i get jealous. he's the man who took interest of me. in a relationship, yes i do but i don't show it..

It makes me fed up more than anything else. I am working on the front garden and the patio at the moment, but I am having to use vouchers from surveys for the planting. To finance the rest I'm regularly working 60 - 84 hours a week over the last 2 months; so I have no energy to do any work out there. Garden so far attached.

Hi . I know jealous is not good too, but i can't help it. I alwways get jealous.==" I'm jealous with my cousin because she got into a famous college, that she better than me. I just can help it