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Delaware is the #1 most jealous state. Here’s why we’re jealous

Vaseline July 21, 2024

If familiarity breeds contempt, that might explain why Delaware ranks first as the most jealous of the initiated states.

A national survey of 2,000 Americans revealed a wide range of triggers for jealousy. It found that jealousy is not limited to personal connections, but also extends to the workplace, particularly in Delaware.

The survey, conducted by DatingNews.com, delved into questions about relationships, careers, and finances. The findings revealed that a significant number of Americans experience jealousy, but for different aspects of their lives. When it comes to relationships, the survey found that the majority of respondents feel jealous of their partner’s friends. More specifically, 60 percent said they feel jealous of friends who match their partner’s desired gender. However, friends of any gender can be a source of tension, with 40 percent of respondents admitting to feeling jealous when their partner spends time with their friends instead of them.

Interestingly, the main cause of jealousy in The First State is work-related.

Delaware tops list of jealous states

In DatingNews.com’s ranking of the most jealous states, these are the top five and the main reasons for jealous feelings:

1. Delaware

Delaware tops the list with a jealousy score of 45.2 out of 60. Survey respondents report higher levels of jealousy than other states, particularly in the workplace. Fifty-seven percent of respondents feel jealous when coworkers get promotions, and 51 percent are jealous of their coworkers’ salaries.

2.Oklahoma

Oklahomans admitted to feeling jealous when their partners liked photos of models on social media, earning Oklahoma a score of 43.9, placing it second in the survey.

3. Rhode Island

The smallest state, Rhode Island, comes in third with a jealousy score of 40.2. Strong community ties can contribute to greater awareness of each other’s achievements, with 62% expressing envy over the salaries of their peers.

4.Tennessee

Tennessee comes in fourth with a score of 39.3, where 37% felt compelled to ask their partner to limit interactions with a friend due to jealousy.

5.Indiana

Indiana rounds out the top five with a jealousy score of 36.9. While many Hoosiers celebrate their partners’ accomplishments, 34% admit to feeling a twinge of jealousy.

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Not only jealousy, but also envy

Jealousy involves the fear of losing something or someone important, which often occurs in romantic or close relationships. These feelings can “undermine relationships and friendships by making someone feel inadequate or insecure,” says Amber Brooks, editor in chief of DatingNews.com. “Whether it’s wealth, love or Chris Evans’ relationship status, we all have dreams for ourselves and it can be difficult to see someone seemingly living your dream.”

Envy, on the other hand, occurs when we want something that someone else has, such as wealth, status, or achievements. Despite these differences, the feelings are often intertwined in complex ways. The results of the DatingNews.com study showed that other people’s successes triggered jealousy and envy:

54% are jealous of their colleagues’ salaries
Nearly 40% said they are jealous of their colleagues’ jobs
45% feel jealous when their colleagues get promoted
57% are jealous of the wealth or possessions of their peers

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What are people most jealous of?

This is what survey participants were most jealous of:

People who can retire
People who own a house
Everyone richer than me
The girl engaged to Chris Evans
My best friend
Cats

Ohio ranked as the least jealous state, with Nevada, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Maryland following closely behind as the five least jealous states. Due to their smaller populations, there was insufficient data from Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming to be included in the survey results.

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Delaware is the #1 most jealous state. Here’s why we’re jealous