I think a big part of the problems with the world today is the watering down of words. The purposeful misuses and the changed meanings.
“Jealousy” is more violent than “envy.”
The pop culturification of things like “I’m so jealous of you!” has done great harm. Where it’s used as though it’s a compliment, when really jealousy is a threat.
Envy is seeing a happy couple and wishing for the same for yourself. You admire without feeling the need to interact, steal, or destroy.
Jealousy is thinking “That should be mine.” That life. That jewelry. That family. You see it, you want it, and you go out to take it, even if it harms other people. And if you can’t get it, you’d rather see it destroyed than continue to be enjoyed by the person you’re jealous of.
“I’m so envious of you” is a compliment. It’s “I see how great you’re doing and I admire that. I’m glad you’re doing so well.” with no intention to interfere.
I see you. I acknowledge you. I’m glad for you.
That’s benign envy.
Jealousy is harsh and abrasive. Yet somehow people have taken to using jealousy in place of envy, and envy has gotten the bad reputation.
I saw discourse about that Dog Food Lunch lady. I didn’t look any further into the situation.
But I agree that the sister is coming across as a suspicious character.
