What is jealousy? Understanding the emotion and overcoming it by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | Aug 21, 2023 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Jealousy is an emotional state in which an individual desires something that someone else has and they do not. It’s rooted in comparison — it most commonly occurs when someone is comparing themselves and their life situation to another. People can experience jealousy in a variety of areas of their…