Friend’s Success Feels Like a Punch to the Gut

Ever had that moment when your best friend wins an award and you’re supposed to be happy, but inside, you’re a tangled mess of envy and guilt? Yeah, me too. I remember sitting at our favorite coffee shop, smiling while she showed off her shiny medal, but my brain was screaming, "Why not me?" It’s wild how quickly pride for a friend can turn into self-doubt. Instead of letting jealousy eat me alive, I started asking myself why I felt this way. Turns out, I was more upset about my own stalled goals than her success. I talked to her about it—awkward, but honest—and it actually brought us closer. Now, I try to celebrate her wins and work on my own dreams, because life’s not a competition (even if it sometimes feels like it is). 😂 How do you handle those green-eyed moments? #FriendshipStruggles #Jealousy #RealTalk