True or False

Envy is more about possessions, jealousy about relationships...or so a dictionary would describe those traits.
Envy being the less desirable of the two IMO.

I don't think the posts are motivated by jealousy but are sometimes judgmental. A previous thread referred to this where it was felt that some posts can be nasty bordering on rudeness. All our lives are different none of us has the right to judge another person's lifestyle and choices. Vive la difference.

Is your comment tongue in cheek, DanniRae?
Clever.

I agree with all those posters who are saying that they have not seen the thread that you mentioned annsixty but ignore it anyway - sounds like sour grape to me.
Love Danni x

As ann said, I expect most of us would be envious of various people for various reasons but that is vastly different from being jealous.

I haven’t seen what you’re referring to, but of course that statement’s false, ann.

I have no idea about the thread you mention annsixty but in any case not worth you worrying about what somebody said on here.

People post online things they wouldn't say face to face. They get away with accusations and name-calling that would earn them a punch on the nose in real life. Just ignore it, annsixty and don't let it goad you to descend to acting on the same level. You can always imagine yourself administering that punch on the nose - or, better still, your late husband landing it with his larger fist and more powerful muscles.

I read a lot of posts on Gransnet, but only post now and then. I certainly wouldn't agree that vast numbers of posters are motivated by jealousy, but maybe I don't read the relevant threads. I do think that some posters like to boast - but I just ignore those.

How unkind, Annsixty. I don't 'know' you that well but I do know you've endured a lot and you always seem so courageous about your circumstances.

I often think that people who make such accusations are telling us more about themselves than the person their remarks are aimed at.

It is not in the rules to start a thread about a thread.
I was called jealous of other people richer than myself and that vast numbers of posters are similarly motivated.I asked it that was the general opinion.
I will admit to envy, I envy those in my circle who have their much loved husbands still part of their lives.

It was a ridiculous accusation especially as while we may not know you in RL , nobody can be unaware of your dedication to your DH and the anguish you have been through.
Actually somebody should have the “education” to apologise for her lack of manners , let alone “impartiality”

Jealousy is used so often when the strictly accurate word would be envy that the two are now interchangeable to mean "wanting what someone else has but you haven't, and resenting that they have it". It is clear what the OP meant.

Oddly enough, envy isn't used to replace the strict meaning of "jealousy", which is "being afraid someone will take away what you have, and guarding it fiercely"

I'm baffled by this thread. Can someone give me a clue as to what it refers to, please?

ann I have just read the thread and no I do not think you were motivated by jealousy, quite the opposite in fact.
As I said before many people on that thread are too attached to their bandwagons.
I second what Marydoll said.

The statemnt made was jealousy Lemongrove you posted on the thread, I am surprised you did not see it.

If you really mean envy annsixty then I would say it does shine through some posters comments on GN but perhaps not vast numbers.

Do you mean jealousy or envy, two different emotions.

It's never occurred to me to be honest. Speaking personally, I'm not jealous of anyone. I'm just trying to get through a quite difficult life. This forum has helped me in many ways.

Please note this is not just about me, I am embarrassed.
It is, do you think vast numbers of posters are motivated in their posts by jealousy?

I second your post Marydoll

I don't understand this thread, but what I will say is that you come across as a very kind and caring person, Anne.

It's so easy to hide behind the anonymity of GN to have a go at someone, I bet you those posters wouldn't dare to do so in real life.

I know it's easy for me to say, but try and ignore it.
I love hearing about others' lives and certainly don't get envious.

Annsixty, in real life when we have a conversation with another person , we have the added tools of seeing body language, hearing tone of voice , eye contact etc.
With only the written word to go by we are less able to judge accurately what the other person’s meaning is. But even on saying that some words Can only have one meaning?

I don't think I understand this thread.

But what is happening is that posters are accusing other posters of being envious or jealous, with no evidence, except for their own inbuilt prejudice against anyone who would like a little more equality in society.