Unpacking The Emotion No One Likes to Talk About
The Art of Manliness
Envy vs. Jealousy
- Envy is about lacking something and wanting what someone else has.
- Jealousy is about protecting something you already possess and fearing its loss.
- Gollum, wanting the ring, exemplifies envy, while Frodo, guarding the ring, illustrates jealousy.
- Jealousy is often seen as more legitimate than envy, leading to less stigma and more open admittance of jealous feelings.
- This perceived legitimacy has broadened the use of "jealousy" to encompass milder forms of envy.
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