Is this friend jealous of me? If she is, doesn't that mean she's not a true friend?

I would have thought that a true friend would be happy for your achievements and will wish you well when you have success. Is this true? I have a friend (for 20 years now) who always seems to be irritated when I get a chance to travel or get asked out. The fact is, I work on a contract basis, very hard, save and take long breaks. She has another lifestyle, more pay but needs to be home 12 months of the year with short vacation breaks. She seems to try to 'pull me down' to her level by a 'silent' reaction when I told her I'm thinking of travelling again or by mentioning that she could not date the guy I'm with (as he earns less then me). Does this mean she is not a true friend?Is this friend jealous of me? If she is, doesn't that mean she's not a true friend?
If you can deal with her negativity than its fine.





If not and you feel like she's dragging you down, tell her upfront and go from there. She sounds like she's envious of your life and thinks her life sucks, so try talking opening to her about it.





Either it'll all go wrong and you may have to cut her out as a friend or you can re-build the friendship.





Best of luck - it would be a shame to lose a friend of 20yrs.Is this friend jealous of me? If she is, doesn't that mean she's not a true friend?
Shes human and many people like pulling their freinds down to their level you may want to speak to her about it cause it could just be habbit or you could just be a tool to her.





but i just think she wishes she was in your shoes sometimes thats all.
she does sound jealous but after twenty years do u want to throw this away? i think u should sit her down explain exactly how she is making u feel and why she is making u feel like that, then see what her response is! am sure u will be able to clear it all up she must be good in some ways or u wouldnt have been friends for so long! good luck!

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