Do you think jealousy and envy are healthy feelings?

By Anonymous . Created on Jan 25, 2016
Jealousy: Possessing/having something and being afraid someone will take it from you. Envy: Desiring something (i.e. a certain job title, a romantic partner) that belongs so someone else. Do you think the feelings defined above are healthy to feel?
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Everything Else 187 votes | 25 Comments
Yes, both are healthy.

Yes, both are healthy.

No, jealousy isn't healthy.

No, jealousy isn't healthy.

No, envy isn't healthy.

No, envy isn't healthy.

No, neither are healthy.

No, neither are healthy.

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No, neither are healthy.
Seneca said 3 weeks ago
Be happy with who you are.
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No, jealousy isn't healthy.
Anonymous said on May 12, 2018
It's a waste of time and time is to valuable to be wasted so fouces on the better things in life
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No, envy isn't healthy.
Alton said on Mar 31, 2017
never let envy consume you.get out there and get it for yourself
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No, jealousy isn't healthy.
Anonymous said on Aug 2, 2016
Never let jealousy take over the relationship because when you do there won't be a relationship
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No, neither are healthy.
Anonymous said on May 27, 2016
Two very difficult feelings to deal with in life, one must stay humble.
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No, jealousy isn't healthy.
Anonymous said on May 5, 2016
All jealousy is the best thing ever to ruin your life, besides love you too have to have trust
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Yes, both are healthy.
Anonymous said on Feb 19, 2016
A small amount of jealousy keeps you on your toes but too much will set you on your heels and the next place is down and out on the floor. Envy is a whole different thing. Even the Bible warns about envy; i.e.. "do not covet". So watch out if you feel envy but a touch of jealousy is healthy.
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Yes, both are healthy.
Jonathan said on Feb 18, 2016
The emotions are healthy in and of themselves because they are an expression of our heart and provide an insight to what motivates us or how we feel toward others. How one responds to these emotions however may be unhealthy. Envy may drive us to become more successful if we wish to obtain what others have...etc. If you channel the emotions constructively....there is no harm.
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