Envy is an intense discontent, or resentment, concerning the possessions, or qualities, of another person. For example, one person sees another, who intelligent, or pretty, or has a Mercedes, or a particular group of friends. Seeing this arouses irritation, feelings of discontent, dislike, or irritation with the other person. And negati. ve emotions generally produce negative behavior. For example, he could begin to speak about the other person in a negative, belittling, or insulting way.
But love is not envious. It sees the other person with desirable qualities, or possessions, and, at the very least, it does not raise any intense feelings. It does not cause discontent, dislike, or irritation.
And, maybe, to formulate it in a positive way, love might generate gratitude on the other person's behalf.
"Gee! It would be pretty cool to have a car like John's. But I am really glad he has one. I am thankful for his good fortune."
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