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Were all clearly struggling with different components of adjusting to this new, weird, temporary life.
So why is it so easy to be jealous of others in quarantine?
Its not as if anyone is truly thriving orforgive meliving their best life right now.
Those quarantining with multiple people crave solitude.
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Single people miss their ex.
People in relationships want nothing more than a three-week vacation from their partner.
People who fled to the country miss fire escapes, takeout, and car sounds.
People in cities miss quiet moments and additional space of visiting other places.
Each of us is feeling some unmet needs.
Were each feeling losses and looking at other people who have what we want.
Were each feeling losses and looking at other people who have what we want.
But no one is without conflict in quarantine, and realizing that truth is essential.
Andbecause of the presence of absence, truly connecting via video calls can be tough.
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But that doesnt mean youre destined to a quarantine life sentence of wild jealousy.
Their reality probably isnt what you imagine.
Introspect about whats fueling your jealousy
Honor and validate your own feelings right now, says Dr. Daramus.
See if any of your current issueslike feeling trapped or rejected or smotheredcome from older issues in your life.
Dont minimize your own feelings by criticizing yourself.
If its not eating you up, just go ahead and be a little jealous, says Dr. Daramus.
Youre allowed to be human.
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