The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

Jealousy And Envy

Jun 4, 2024
Marsha Elders shares her personal battles with jealousy during her marriages, revealing how these feelings can disrupt love. Mary Moritz recounts her journey with envy and its life-altering effects. Jerilyn Ross, a psychiatric expert, breaks down how jealousy and envy manifest differently in men and women. Together, they explore how these intense emotions can damage relationships, the importance of communication, and the potential for personal growth by reframing jealousy into a pathway for self-acceptance.
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ANECDOTE

Marsha Elders's Jealousy Story

  • Marsha Elders experienced jealousy that destroyed both her marriages.
  • Her second husband was insanely jealous, causing her to leave him.
ANECDOTE

Mary Moritz's Envy and Abuse

  • Mary Moritz was envious of mothers and friends due to giving up her daughter.
  • Her last jealous relationship ended in abuse, but she stayed another year.
INSIGHT

Jealousy vs Envy Differences

  • Women tend to feel jealousy as guilt and men as anger.
  • Society accepts jealousy over spouse but rejects envy over others' possessions.
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