A person's feelings of jealousy can come from old roles learned in childhood. These roles are like a script a person still follows. Understanding this helps a person see jealousy differently.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's feelings of jealousy can come from old roles learned in childhood.
These roles are like a script a person still follows. Understanding this helps a person see jealousy differently.
Jealousy can come from a 'childhood role hangover.' This means a person is still acting out a part they were given as a child. For example, a child might have been 'the smart one' or 'the funny one.' When another person succeeds, it can feel like that person is taking over an old role. This can make a person feel confused about their own place. The jealousy is not a personal fault. It is a reaction to an old, outdated script.
A student always felt like 'the creative one' in their family. When their sibling wins an art contest, the student feels jealous. The student is not jealous of the sibling's talent. The student is worried about losing their own special role in the family story.
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A person's feelings of jealousy can come from old roles learned in childhood. These roles are like a script a person still follows. Understanding this helps a person see jealousy differently.