Is My Friend Jealous or Just Sarcastic?
Ever had a friend whose compliments sting more than they soothe? Like when I landed my dream job and Jamie said, “Wow, they must be desperate for new hires!” Ouch. At first, I laughed it off, but the digs kept coming. Every time I shared good news, Jamie would either downplay it or find a way to make it about her struggles.
I started wondering—was I imagining things, or was jealousy creeping in? The more I noticed, the more obvious it became: the eye rolls, the lack of enthusiasm, the way she’d suddenly become an expert in whatever I was excited about. It hurt, but I decided to talk to her honestly. Turns out, she was feeling stuck in her own life and didn’t know how to handle my wins. We’re working on it, but I’ve learned to celebrate myself, even if she can’t always join in.
Ever had a friend like that? Let’s talk about it. 🥲💬
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