Do you have a feeling that your sister-in-law is jealous of you?
Jealousy is one of the most destructive emotions and it can drive a range of toxic behaviors.
If you can identify jealous actions, you can take steps to distance yourself or try to help that person get over it.
To help you spot the signs of jealous behavior, here are 12 signs your sister in law Is jealous of you:
12 Signs Your Sister in Law Is Jealous of You
1. She Is Always Trying to Compete With You
Whether it’s who can be the better cook or has the nicer clothes, your sister-in-law is always trying to one-up you.
Jealous people love to compare themselves to others and they are never happy with what they have.
If you find yourself in a competition with your sister-in-law that you didn’t even sign up for, it’s a clear sign she is jealous of you.
2. She Is Always Putting You Down
Jealous people can’t stand to see others succeed.
If your sister-in-law is always putting you down, it’s a sign that she is jealous of your accomplishments.
She will try to make you feel like you’re not good enough and that she is better than you.
Don’t let her negativity bring you down, keep doing what you’re doing, and don’t listen to her criticisms and comments.
3. She Is Never There to Help When It Matters
If your sister-in-law is never there when you need help, it might be because she doesn’t want to see you succeed.
The harsh reality is; she would rather see you fail than have to help you out.
Jealous people are often self-centered and only think about their own needs.
So if your sister-in-law is never there for you, it’s a strong sign that she is either jealous of you or has some other issue.
4. She Is Easily Annoyed or Agitated
Do you find that your sister-in-law gets easily annoyed or irritated around you?
Jealous people can’t stand it when others are happy and they will often try to ruin it.
If your sister-in-law is always finding reasons to be angry with you, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to let her mood affect yours!
5. You Can Tell She Wants What You Have
Jealous people are always coveting what others have.
If your sister-in-law seems to want everything you have, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
She may not come out and say it, but you can tell by the way she looks at your things or talks about them.
It’s human nature to want what we don’t have sometimes, but if your sister-in-law is always wanting what you have, in particular, there is something about you taking her focus.
6. She Tries to Misguide You With Bad Advice
Jealous people will often try to misguide those they are jealous of.
If your sister-in-law is constantly giving you bad advice, it’s a sign that she wants to see you fail.
She may try to steer you in the wrong direction or give you false information.
Be careful about who you take advice from and always double-check before following any suggestions.
Once or twice might just be a mistake, but if she’s consistently giving you bad advice you seriously need to distance yourself from her.
7. She Enjoys It When Things Go Wrong for You
Jealous people love it when things go wrong for those they are jealous of, it gives them a lot of satisfaction.
It might not be obvious, but if you pay attention, you’ll notice that your sister-in-law gets a certain satisfaction from your misfortunes.
She might not come out and say it, but you can tell by the way she reacts or talks about it.
It’s a sick feeling, but unfortunately, it’s a reality.
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8. She Puts You Down to Other People
Jealous people will often try to make those they are jealous of look bad to others.
If you notice that your sister-in-law is always putting you down to other people, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
She will try to make you look bad so that she can feel better about herself.
It’s an unfortunate tactic, especially if you’re present when she’s doing it, but it’s just one way jealous people feel better about themselves.
9. She Wants to Be Around You on Her Terms
Jealous people want to be around those they are jealous of, but only on their terms.
If your sister-in-law is always trying to control when and where you see each other, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
She probably doesn’t want to share you with anyone else and wants to keep you all to herself.
It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s actually a very unhealthy way to live.
10. She Never Compliments or Congratulates You
Jealous people are never happy for those they are jealous of, ever.
If you notice that your sister-in-law never compliments or congratulates you, this is a strong sign that she is jealous of you.
She probably can’t stand the thought of you being successful or happy and will do everything she can to avoid it.
11. She Tries to Get In Between You and Your Friends
Jealous people love nothing more than trying to come between those they are jealous of and their friends or family.
If you notice that your sister-in-law is always trying to get in between you and your friends or family, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
She probably doesn’t want anyone else to have your attention or love and will do whatever she can to sabotage any relationships you have.
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12. She Flirts With Your Partner
Jealous people will often try to steal the things those they are jealous of have.
If you notice that your sister-in-law is flirting with your boyfriend, husband, or partner, it’s a sign that she is jealous of you.
She might not really be interested in them, but simply catching their eye and getting attention from them will make her feel good.
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.
Yup, I’ve been dealing with a jealous family member for over 20 years … And she lied about me multiple times to make me look bad to my blood relative that she’s married to … and so he was angry at me for a long time and I never knew why he was angry at me. Then it came out one day when she was caught in a lie, then another lie, then another. When I tried to straighten it out, she then told everyone that I ruined their visit. I was just defending myself against egregious false fabrications about me.
Unfortunately, my blood relative that she’s married to is oblivious to her toxic ways. A no win situation.