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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no?" Jealousy is when you fear losing something to someone else ie when someone flirts with your partner, envy is when you feel resentful that you don't have something somebody else does. | |||
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"I've got one too *smugface* Aren't they great?" Soooooo great | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? " See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" | |||
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"I hate to admit it - Im not the jealous type but....Ive got woodburner envy I want one! " I thought I did until I read about the taxes they are bringing in because they're so bad for the environment. They do look nice though! | |||
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"I hate to admit it - Im not the jealous type but....Ive got woodburner envy I want one! " sorry to say I have a few even one in my shed | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" " "Envy means discontented longing for someone else's advantages. Jealousy means unpleasant suspicion, or apprehension of rivalship. ... Envy is most often used to refer to a covetous feeling toward another person's attributes, possessions, or stature in life. Many people use jealous to mean the same thing." From t'internet. | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" "Envy means discontented longing for someone else's advantages. Jealousy means unpleasant suspicion, or apprehension of rivalship. ... Envy is most often used to refer to a covetous feeling toward another person's attributes, possessions, or stature in life. Many people use jealous to mean the same thing." From t'internet." Thank you I've learnt today! | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" "Envy means discontented longing for someone else's advantages. Jealousy means unpleasant suspicion, or apprehension of rivalship. ... Envy is most often used to refer to a covetous feeling toward another person's attributes, possessions, or stature in life. Many people use jealous to mean the same thing." From t'internet." #nods knowingly# (Trying to make out that is exactly what I was going to say) | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" " This is what I've always thought. | |||
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"But there is a difference between jealousy and envy, no? As I understand it envy is a reaction to lacking something. Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something (usually someone)? See I thought jealously was "I wish I had it INSTEAD of you" Envy "awwww I wish I had one too" This is what I've always thought." That's how it was taught to me. Our teachers weren't very good | |||
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"OP sorry for derailing a bit but as a non native speaker I find that picking words apart quite interesting. Thanks for replies!" Thanks for explaining the difference between envy and jealousy. Im not jealous as dont have one to lose lol. Ive just got back from a long walk and am definitely envious of people with one or more woodbuners. Id be feeling smug and warm if I was sitting in front of one now | |||
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"I hate to admit it - Im not the jealous type but....Ive got woodburner envy I want one! " You do know they will be banned within the next few years? Huge pollution from them. | |||
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"OP sorry for derailing a bit but as a non native speaker I find that picking words apart quite interesting. Thanks for replies! Thanks for explaining the difference between envy and jealousy. Im not jealous as dont have one to lose lol. Ive just got back from a long walk and am definitely envious of people with one or more woodbuners. Id be feeling smug and warm if I was sitting in front of one now " Ah no I thought you meant one for arts and crafts;-) | |||
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"OP sorry for derailing a bit but as a non native speaker I find that picking words apart quite interesting. Thanks for replies! Thanks for explaining the difference between envy and jealousy. Im not jealous as dont have one to lose lol. Ive just got back from a long walk and am definitely envious of people with one or more woodbuners. Id be feeling smug and warm if I was sitting in front of one now Ah no I thought you meant one for arts and crafts;-) " Arts and crafts - I could do some crochet....in front of a woodburner | |||
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"OP sorry for derailing a bit but as a non native speaker I find that picking words apart quite interesting. Thanks for replies! Thanks for explaining the difference between envy and jealousy. Im not jealous as dont have one to lose lol. Ive just got back from a long walk and am definitely envious of people with one or more woodbuners. Id be feeling smug and warm if I was sitting in front of one now " I didnt explain anything but others did kindly I just like asking questions;-) | |||
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"Nothing better or as cosy as a wood burner or open fire & nothing wrong with a bit of envy. Isn't aspiration the result of envy? " Aspiration is the result of seeking to be better. | |||
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