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e1g
4y ago
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Yep. “Envy” is wanting what they have, “jealousy” is being afraid they take what you have.
You are envious when they get a shiny car, and jealous when they flirt with your partner.
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geocrasher
4y ago
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Envy goes a step further. See, Jealousy is wanting the same things somebody else has. Envy means that you'd take it
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if that meant you could have it. It means you'd deprive them of it to your own benefit.
Otek
4y ago
Let’s not split hairs. I think we all know what I meant from context.
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