Are you happy for others when they get something special or do you get jealous?

I admit, sometimes I do feel a little envious, but also happy if someone gets something I would like to have. For example, my husband's back is so bad, we can't go camping in a tent anymore, but if we had a pop-up, we could. We can't even afford a pop-up, and yet my neighbor's have this very extravagant camper, with TV, A/C, kitchen and bathroom, and it's huge. If we could just find something with just a couple beds, that would make me happy, but I'd be happier with one like my neighbor has...

Yes I know people who are terribly jealous of others. It makes for an uneasy feeling when being around a person who is jealous or is green with envy. I had a friend who was always making reference to the fact she couldn't buy this or that and had no money so she didn't have the luxury of buying anything new. Even if I got a pair of new shoes she would be irritated. Am never jealous of another friend or family member when they get something new. Enjoy your camper. I do understand what you are saying about keeping a secret when the excitement builds.

I might feel alittle jealousy initially but very soon all that goes away and I feel happy for the person. It sort of depends on the circumstances too. Does the person need this? Was it a good deal? Is this always happening with this person(over spending). Just one of those situaitons.

To be honest, I dont really care much if someone gets something new or special. The only thing I do get jealous over is when people who dont want kids or are not particularly trying suddenly get pregnant and then suddenly they think they're given some power to be a parent and rub my nose in the fact that I cant be. I'd say its more of a hurt feeling though than jealousy as I'd do pretty much anything to be a mommy.

Nope, usually i am ok with other sibling getting they new toy and such going for luxury vacation eating at expensive restaurant, they promotion work bonueses, all this for me is no big deal for me, and i wish them all the best also.I guess because i am simply and need simply stuffs and happy with my i have.Maybe also i am little anti social also and don give damn1 about other people.

I am always happy for someone when they get something new. Especially, if it is something they really need. I would always want someone to be happy for me and always know that they will be in my shoes someday.

Saw someone win a nice chunk of change in the lottery today. Yeah I wished it could have been me, but I was genuinely happy for them.

Hi jillhill, I am always happy for others when things go right for them or when they get something special that they are excited about it. Jealousy hurts everyone involved but especially the person who is jealous of another. It always gives me a good feeling to be able to rejoice with others in their good fortune. Blessings.

Hi jill, No, I don't recall any friends like that fortunately. I'm very happy for you and envious at the same time. Jealous, no, envious, yes. I would love to have a new camper or even an old camper, haha, any kind of camper would do right now, lol! I love nature and love to be out among it with the birds chirping and animals visiting. Soooooo peaceful and that's what I envy. I always wanted to get one and put it on a lot around a lake somewhere, at some campground. Camping was always one place I could go and actually think straight so I always looked forward to it. You are one lucky girl I must say but you deserve it. Happy Camping hon! Does the one daughter who is very jealous come out to camp with everyone? Just curious, or does she just get so mad she won't visit. That's too bad she's like that, she's missing out on the nice feeling of being happy for someone. It makes you feel good inside, doesn't it?

Happy and jealous. Right now I could really use a vacation in Hawaii, but that's not happening any time soon!

If anyone is jealous of me, they don't show it. I'm pretty sure my mom gets jealous at times, she's always been the type. But she no longer shows it much either. I do get jealous of other people quite often. I try not to show it though, because I know that my jealousy does not make the other person feel good, especially when they're excited about something, like a new purchase or a vacation.

My family rejoices when one obtains or succeeds in something but regretfully, I do have friends like that. Two in particular but one is the Queen of jealousy. In fact, the only reason that I am friends with her is because of her wonderful parents and sisters who love in Canada. They thanked me for being friends as she doesn't have many friends or quarrels with them. But she is as jealous as hell

I would rather be upset if I was not told about it. I feel happy when that happens. It is like appreciating something that blooms in someone else's garden. I have noticed this in the present generation. They just don't open up!

Yes I am. We should be happy if something good happens to our love ones. Envy is a sin and it can destroy us. We shouldn't practice it. Everybody has the right to be happy.

I'm usually pretty happy for people. Just because other people get something, doesn't mean anything about what I get, so it's easy to be happy for them. I might be more likely to be jealous if I felt that I never got anything.

I love it when other people get things if they worked hard for it and truly deserve it. I am not jealous of them at all. I am happy for them actually. I would want them to be for me also. I have those types of people in my family too.

I try to be happy for someone when something special comes their way. we are all deserving a little reward in our lives now and then. being jealous of someone else's joy doesn't bring you as much pleasure as you would think.

Yes and yes! My mother had a horrible jealousy streak when it involved her brothers, sisters or daughters. When it came to her friends however, not so much?! Go figure! Now my youngest son has a baby coming. His brothers are very upset about this. They can't speak civilly to him at all! Finally my middle son said it's all about jealousy. I say "whatever". I've never been affected by jealousy that I can remember. I had always wished I was born to a happier family however. My attitude is pride in having an association with anyone who is an achiever. Anything else doesn't make any sense to me!

I dont get jealous when others get something special,on the contrary am happy for them and i think thats how it should be.

I feel happy and proud if any of my relative or friends get something for themselves. They worked hard to earn that. It would be a selfish act to be jealous when they get something for themselves, it's there way to reward themselves.