Narcissism Glossary

Separating envy the feeling from harmful acts (envy & sabotage)

๐Ÿ˜  The emotional pattern where others' success or happiness stirs inferiority and hostility โ€” spilling into behavior that obstructs or belittles it.

What was actually done deserves its own look. A close person's achievements may get shaved down, their work sabotaged, their relationships severed. Separate the feeling felt from the action taken.

Often seen in situations like these

๐Ÿ˜’ Your promotion earns "lucky you" or "that company promotes anyone."
๐Ÿ˜ค Your good times with friends earn those friends a smear campaign โ€” and attempts to split you apart.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Rather than divining what's inside, verify whether actions actually shaved your joy or obstructed your work โ€” and whether they pushed people away from you. If it continues, narrowing who hears your good news is allowed.

Topic Core concepts ยท Term Jealousy and Envy ยท Also known as Jealousy and Envy

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