"Am I A Bad Friend?" The Truth About Friendship Envy

You love your friends and want them to be happy, so why does their good news—a promotion, an engagement, or a new home—leave you with a sinking feeling in your stomach? If you’ve ever felt a secret pang of envy mixed with guilt when a close friend succeeds, you are not a bad person. In this video, we explore the painful psychology of friendship envy and why seeing the people we love thrive can sometimes trigger our deepest insecurities.
We dive into how social comparison theory works within our closest relationships, explaining why a friend's milestone can feel like a personal benchmark for your own life. You will learn about the "silent rivalry" that breeds shame and isolation, and how we often unconsciously sabotage connections by downplaying others' achievements or pulling away. Most importantly, we share powerful tools like the Buddhist practice of "Mudita" (sympathetic joy), cognitive reframing exercises, and journaling prompts to help you transform envy from a source of shame into a compass for your own growth.

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"Am I A Bad Friend?" The Truth About Friendship Envy
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