Book 2, Question 33
Why Do We Feel Jealous?
We feel jealous when someone else seems to get something we want, like time, attention or a prize, and everyone feels it sometimes.
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.
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Quick answers
Who do we feel jealous of most?
Often people we are close to, like friends or brothers and sisters.
Sources: BBC, Cleveland Clinic
From the book
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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.