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Yep. “Envy” is wanting what they have, “jealousy” is being afraid they take what you have. You are envious when they get a shiny car, and jealous when they fli
by e1g 5y ago
Yep. “Envy” is wanting what they have, “jealousy” is being afraid they take what you have.
You are envious when they get a shiny car, and jealous when they flirt with your partner.
- geocrasher 5y agoEnvy goes a step further. See, Jealousy is wanting the same things somebody else has. Envy means that you'd take it from them if that meant you could have it. It means you'd deprive them of it to your own benefit.
- Otek 5y agoLet’s not split hairs. I think we all know what I meant from context.