Has your friend come down with the green fever? Or perhaps you are the one in whose possession the green-eyed snake, named Envy has found habitation. Into whatever spectrum you fall, check these pointers.
1. They give backhanded compliments
You will quickly recognize an envious person by the swift, backhanded compliments. An envious friend may congratulate you on your fantastic grades by reminding you that you got it because the teacher favours you more.
2. They avoid you when you succeed
If something great happens to you, envious folks might take the back door in order to avoid having to celebrate your accomplishments.
3. They downplay your happiness
Envious people can’t stand when good things happen to other people; one of the subtle ways they deal with it is by cutting you down with their words in the veil of offering advice. If you are feeling great about losing some weight, they might downgrade your joy by telling you that it’s pretty common for people to gain it all back in a few weeks!
4. They constantly complain
Everyone knows that envious friend who always complains that you look better than them, are smarter, kinder, funnier, wealthier, better-dressed, etc. What a bore!
