What makes you jealous of other people?

[Cuppasoupmonster]

Just wondering. I’m jealous of people in good health with high energy levels. I want to be that kind of person so badly 😫

People who own a house
People who are financially secure
People with parents
People who are married or in happy relationships, who just found their "one"
People who don't have health issues

I have none of the above and at 50 that worries me

I am thankful for my kids
My friends
My dogs
What I do have .

People with nice in-laws
people younger than me who are much more driven and successful than I was at their age
People who can drive

People who are beautiful.

It's very shallow, and I know I should be appreciative of the fact that I am intelligent and educated - but I would have loved to be stunning looking. The plain, overlooked teenager that no one fancied in me is never far away.

Sounds like you need a big declutter!

Women who have written and published novels or excelled in exceptional careers like surgeon, etc.

People who are at ease in social situations, witty, able to really connect with people, and are accepted immediately (as others have said).

Confident drivers (I'm surprised how common this response is).

People who can leave the house for a few minutes in sunny weather without first applying factor 30.

I am the colour of skimmed milk and soooo fed up of sunburn.

I can sing though 😄

Women with their mothers. I lost mine as a young child and am deeply jealous of mothers and daughters.

People who are naturally beautiful without makeup.

people who effortlessly seem to get into long term relationships with good, supportive partners.

People who are in my professional field who have published books about it (Something I have also wanted to do but have always been too nervous/busy/lazy to get around to it).

People who have a 'normal' relationship with food, only ever eat when they are naturally hungry and are a healthy weight. I am genuinely envious of them.

It reminds me of this saying:

"A healthy person has a thousand wishes but a sick person only has one".

People who live in amazing locations so can try out things like surfing and other adventurous outdoor pursuits. People who randomly fancy doing a cookery course etc and can find a place near to them at the drop of a hat that does it. People who can sight see cool animals from afar regularly.

I'm kinda jealous of Australians because I've met a few and their lifestyle/banter/confidence is amazing. I'm just a small uk town girl surrounded by boring, bitchy, 'meh' people as there is nothing at all to do locally... Which doesn't seem to bother most.

People who have bodies that work well.

The able bodied.

Just seeing people being able to make themselves a cup of tea without a wince. Or standing up... Having a bath... Putting their coat or shoes on... Basically doing anything but sitting.

The thing that makes me jealous of other people is… my own insecurity, usually. If I find myself envious of another person it’s usually because it’s touched a nerve in some way.

I genuinely don’t believe that anyone is ‘naturally thin’. I have been both fat & thin, and the difference was what I ate and how hard I worked my arse off in the gym & on my bike.
I will admit to being jealous of people who can sing, though. That is one thing I have never been able to do.

People who are naturally blonde
People who tan very easily and always look healthy
People who are naturally beautiful and attract others to them without having to try
Confident drivers
People who have been privileged enough to be supported financially to pursue their education and have been able to forge an amazing career as a result
Funny people who always know what to say to lighten the mood
People who aren’t exhausted by 8pm
People who can get up at 5-6am and still be functional
People with amazing teeth
People with good legs who can wear skirts and shorts and look good

I could go on….guess I must be a very jealous person 😄

People who had the foresight and wisdom to conduct themselves well in their youth and didn't sleep with a bunch of unsuitable boys

I cringe when I think of the wild teenager cliche I was. Thank god none of it was documented on social media. Wish I'd been more boring and restrained.

People who tan easily. Hot weather, just throw on a summer dress or shorts and get on with their day.

People who love the water - sea swimming, jump into rivers and pools. This is connected to the one above.

It's interesting reading other people's because I'm okay or good at some of them. Helps to remind ourselves that we all have something going for us.

I’ve only ever really wanted two things in my life and I’m jealous of those who have these things;

1. to be an air hostess
2. to have an amazing singing voice

😅

Confident drivers

People with close siblings

Women with great hair

This thread has made me realise that there are many things I'm envious of, and privileges that I take for granted.

People who can just go about life with no anxiety holding them back. It must be so lovely and freeing not to be in a constant state of panic/fight or flight.

People who have supportive and loving parents/siblings.

people who have good health.

People with well behaved hair! Mine has always been wayward and frizzy. I'd love a thick glossy mane.
Not going to feel on other, bigger things that I can't change, not worth it!

Anybody with a Dad. Lost mine two years ago at only 65 and I get irrationally jealous when my friends or colleagues talk about their dads. Or when I see a man around my dads age with his grandkids I get so jealous as my kids just loved their granddad.