Book 2, Question 33
Why Do We Feel Jealous?
Have you ever felt a tight feeling when a friend got something you wanted? That is jealousy! Jealousy notices a want. Jealousy is very common.
From the book
Page from A Million Whys Book 2
More fun facts
- Everyone feels a bit jealous sometimes.
- We often feel jealous of people we are close to, like friends or brothers and sisters.
- Sometimes jealousy happens because another person seems to get more time and attention.
- Jealousy can come from feeling unsure of yourself, or worried someone will take something away.
- Online, people often post only the best bits of their lives, so it is not the whole story.
- Psychologists say jealousy is a little different from envy.
Sources: BBC, Cleveland Clinic
Questions kids ask
Does feeling jealous make me a bad person?
No. Everyone feels a bit jealous sometimes. It is a normal feeling.