Jealousy Jealousy, a common emotion but still such a strong emotion. Washington Irving once wrote “There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.” Just how often is that statement really true? My personal experience has led me to believe that it is quite frequently the case that some one looks up to the people they are jealous of. I was, and still am, jealous of my teammate, competitor, and friend Deborah. Deborah and …showed first 75 words of 758 total…

…showed last 75 words of 758 total…of her as a human being. So, yes, I was jealous and yes, I sometimes wanted to hit Deb with a car; but that doesn’t change the fact that I had strong regard her. Washington Irving once wrote “There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.” I believe Mr. Irving was right about this; for I am still insanely jealous of Deborah, but I will always have the highest regard for her.