Poison Envy May 2026

You see someone’s success and think, "How did they do that? I want to do that too". It serves as a learning opportunity.

If you feel poison envy taking root, or if you're dealing with an envious peer, try these strategies: poison envy

You believe the other person is undeserving and you feel a motivation to pull them down. It is often a mask for deep self-doubt and insecurity. 2. Signs You’re the Target (or the Source) You see someone’s success and think, "How did they do that

Withdrawing support or ceasing communication after a friend’s success because it's too painful to acknowledge. You see someone’s success and think

Psychologists generally distinguish between two types of envy: