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Originally Posted by IvoryTowers  Nope.
--- As I understand it, jealousy is a fear that you will lose what you have to another person (as opposed to envy, which is desiring what someone else has).--- |
I think IvoryTowers hit the nail right on the head.
Jealousy can be a beast when a couple starts out. I think Envy may be the one emotion that rears its ugly head more often tho.
Point and case:
Couple number one goes to a house party. The wife of couple number one hits it off quickly with couple number two and things progress quickly. Hubby of couple number one did not find couple number 2 to his liking and moved aobut the party looking for his play mate (Undecided at the time). No one was available to him and he ends up sitting most of the party out feeling envious of his wife as she was instantly occupied.
When you are limited to couple on couple play (all 4 people together or not at all) you can avoid this issue. If you are free to play alone or separately, Envy will most probably be the issue and emotion experienced.
Jealousy is a different matter entirely. This fear will rip through you no matter how much fun you are having.
Have I experienced Jealousy? No! Honestly, I have never felt it once in my life. Envy on the other hand....YES. I have felt this int he lifestyle on two separate occasions. No drama came from it, however. Mrs. CXXC and I chatted for a few moments after the activity and all was well. We went back in and partied like ROCK STARS! A good time was had by all!