Usually, I get really pissed off. I wouldn't say I get jealous about most things, except for things or people that are important to me. Then, if I think I'm in jeporady of losing that person or thing, I get ridiculously angry which is pretty out of character for me.

So what do you do when you get jealous, and how do you make it better?

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Un Día Llegara

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i have my wyas of dealing with things. but you gotta do what you gotta do. dont let other people make a big decision for you hun. x

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It's not that people are making decisions for me, though. It's things that are out of my range of power to change. Bleh, it just frustrates me so much. I know it's ridiculous, but I don't know how to deal with it.

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Un Día Llegara

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i get one of whatever i am jealous of

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As one of my friends once stated, " Son, life's gonna be real hard for you."

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Un Día Llegara

First I try to explain to myself why I have no reason to be jealous. For example, let's say I am jealous of a friend who is affluent and can buy stuff that I cannot afford. In such a case, I would remind myself of my philosophy in life: to live with simplicity. I do not need much more money than I need to live. If I can afford necessities, then why would I need anything else? There have been numerous studies that show that rich people are no happier than poor people. Why would I need that money then? To pay for college? Sure that is important; however, I can always apply for more scholarships and take on a job during school. I think that my education would be far more appreciable and meaningful if I had to physically work to pay for it. Not to mention, I would get necessary work experience. I should feel sorry for the affluent people because they will not be able to appreciate a college education as much as I do.

Should I be jealous of someone's looks? Why? What is it going to matter when we are all rotting in the ground once we are dead. In fact, I think not looking as attractive as someone else would be a blessing. Maybe then I can find friends that want to be my friends for who I am, not for my status or looks. People will pay more attention to other characteristics that make me who I am. They will listen to what I have to say and care about it.

I dunno, maybe that sounds stupid, but that is how I think. That is how I try to eliminate any possible jealousy.