Psychologists distinguish between benign envy and malicious envy. Although both involve wanting something another person has, they lead to very different thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Benign Envy Malicious Envy “I’d like to achieve that too.” “I don’t want them to have it.” Inspires self-improvement. Motivates attempts to reduce another person’s success. Leads to admiration and learning. Leads to… Read More Benign Envy vs Malicious Envy: Understanding the Difference