 Hey, Psych2Goers, welcome back to another Psych2Go video. Jealousy, a frustrating feeling that we've all experienced in one way or another. Jealousy is a knot tightening in your chest when you see your partner laughing with someone else, or the sweat on your palms and the butterflies in your stomach when a co-worker gets a promotion over you. It's okay to feel jealous once in a while, but if we're not careful, jealousy can drive toxic behavior and turn people against their closest friends. The scary thing is, many friendships harbor these negative feelings below the surface, like a shark hiding beneath the waves. To help you discover what's hiding below the surface, here are six signs that someone is secretly jealous of you. One, they constantly compete with you. Is someone constantly competing with you, in school, at work, or at the gym? They're always trying to outperform you. Do you feel the tension every time you score higher on a test or run longer on the treadmill? Friends are supposed to support each other, but this friendship feels stressful, then uncomfortable. In a 2016 study, Bonk and others found that jealousy makes people more competitive. Your friend may be envious of your intelligence, your ambition, or your talent. They feel inferior, so they're constantly searching for ways to prove their worth to you and to themselves. Two, they undermine your success. When you do accomplish something, how does your friend react? Do they celebrate your success? Are they genuinely happy for you? If someone is secretly jealous of you, they'll undermine your achievement. Imagine you've just finished a passion project, something you've been working on for months. You're excited to show your friend, but instead of congratulating you, they put you down. They may say that anyone could have done it. The truth is, your friend might be hiding feelings of envy. They minimize your accomplishments because they don't have any of their own. Three, they gossip about you. Jealous people use every opportunity to tear you down. When you leave the room, they jump at the chance to ruin your reputation. They spin your stories, they put words in your mouth. They accuse you of things you never did. To make matters worse, jealous people frame themselves as caring and compassionate. They tell twisted stories to others, claiming they're just worried about you. They pretend they're looking out for your well-being, but they're only interested in themselves. Four, they give false compliments. Have you ever had someone give you a compliment and wonder if the compliment was genuine? A jealous person would tell you something nice face to face, but when you're not around, they gossip or tell lies about you behind your back. Do they allow a long, silent moment before telling you that you've done great? This could be a sign that someone isn't genuine and is jealous of you. Five, they're overly attached to you. Not all jealous people are malicious or angry. In a 2015 study, Rodriguez and others found that jealousy can drive people closer together, but not in a good way. You might know someone who's always asking for your attention. They text you constantly. They want to spend time together every day. It feels like you just can't get rid of them. Overattachment is a little known sign of jealousy. Someone latches on to you when they're envious of you. They're like leeches. If you're confident, creative, or outgoing, they'll try to steal your personality for themselves. They want what you have, so they stay as close to you as possible. And finally, six, they're a copycat. In the same vein, jealous people copy your likes, dislikes, and decisions. They'll dress like you, talk like you, behave like you. In their mind, you're like a celebrity. This person wants to live the kind of life you're living. Instead of making their own choices, they copy everything you do. The copycats are never satisfied. They spend years imitating others without discovering what really makes them happy. Over time, copycats become resentful and toxic. So don't let these jealous people affect your life. Hey, sex to goers. It's Cindy. I'm one of the YouTube managers here. We hope you enjoy our videos. We break really hard to make these videos happen. We'd like to share a quick promo here. Does anyone use stickers in their bullet journal or planners? Over at Little Star Plans, we have all kinds of stickers, like sticker kits, character stickers to fit all types of planners. Everything is hand-drawn with love. If you have a chance, please check it out over there and all links will be listed in the description. So, what do you think? Do you relate to any of these signs? Let us know in the comments below. Also, remember to like and share this with those who might benefit from it. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in our next video.