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Partner envy

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by mangotree, Aug 29, 2015.

  1. mangotree

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    Does anyone else see people in relationships (especially lesbian or gay couples) and sometimes feel the sharp pang of envy?
    Sometimes even when they're not real people - like in movies, books and TV shows.
     
  2. HM03

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    I think most single people feel that way at one time or another :slight_smile:
     
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    Yep, totally feel that way at times, which is funny on a daily basis I am not really looking for a relationship but there is small moments where I am like '' damn wouldn't it be great to have that ? " haha I guess everyone go through those moments one day or another like HM03 said :slight_smile:
     
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    Yes! Because I want to feel what they feel you know? Especially when I am feeling particularly lonely. And I envy how they are able to show their relationship off in a hetero-normative society, it's a beautiful little act of rebellion to societal standards. But my envy is also paired with feeling happy for them and feeling hopeful to experience what they have one day.