Source: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain. As he travels with Virgil from the Inferno into Purgatory in The Divine Comedy, Dante meets those who did not actually commit crimes, but who were guilty of ...

In the complex world of human interaction, unwarranted criticism and jealousy are prevalent issues that many individuals grapple with. This phenomenon isn’t just confined to personal relationships. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Recent psychological research reveals what the two sexes envy, ...

Envy is most often defined as some degree of discontent we experience regarding another’s possessions, advantages, achievements, traits, etc. It’s natural to compare ourselves to others. Doing so may ...

It’s common to hear that envy is bad, it’s unhealthy, we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others and, heck, it’s even one of the seven deadly sins in Roman Catholicism. Envy has gotten a bad rap over ...

The English language is rich with synonyms. But not all synonyms are created equal. Take envy vs. jealousy for instance. You can sometimes substitute one for the other, but the usage really depends on ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...