Jealousy hiding: You're Not the Only One

Concealing jealousy or envy from others

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I told my dad I was proud of my neighbor's son for getting into the school I wanted — it made him smile. …

jealousy hiding

Like, she just ran a MARATHON. …

jealousy hiding

my own proposal, the one with the modular housing units that could adapt to changing demographics? …

jealousy hiding

I just scrolled past Sarah’s latest post again, another picture of her in a bikini, feet in the sand, captioned something about ‘island life bliss. …

jealousy hiding

Am I the only one who feels like a total dirtbag for silently *hating* my best friend’s pictures from her fancy tropical getaway while my house smells like chicken noodle soup and humidifier mist? …

jealousy hiding

I sat in the corner of that gallery tonight watching Diane work the room, and I felt that old weight in my chest again.

comparison spirals

I saw my dad tonight at dinner and I can’t stop thinking about it.

jealousy hiding

I sat there at 6:30 and watched the light hit that silver paint. …

jealousy hiding

Sometimes u see someone get that new thing and u have to smile and say wow it looks so good. …

comparison spirals

I stood there and clapped until my palms were raw when they announced Leo won the design competition. …

workplace pretense

Am I the only one who looks at their oldest friend and just... …

friendship fakeness

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Am I the only one who experiences jealousy hiding?▾
No — 31 people have shared anonymous thoughts about jealousy hiding on this platform. It's a common human experience that many keep hidden.
Is it normal to have thoughts about jealousy hiding?▾
These thoughts and feelings are more common than most people realize. By sharing anonymously, people often discover that what felt uniquely shameful is actually a shared human experience.
How can sharing anonymously help?▾
Research shows that expressing hidden thoughts — even anonymously — can reduce shame and help people feel less isolated. Seeing others share similar experiences normalizes what you're going through.

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