Jealousy. Envy. Covet. Want. No matter the word choice, jealousy is real. When envious feelings occur, it can be difficult to stop these thoughts from gaining strength. The result? Not only do you covet what someone else has, you also become upset with yourself for having these thoughts in the first place. We kid around about being green with envy over anonymous Powerball winners. Yet what should we do when resentment builds between friends? Here are some ways to handle jealousy in friendships.