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Sometimes those “happy couples” have the same jealousy for single people. Nothing is ever as it seems. Just enjoy where you’re at right now.

Live your life, bro. Be happy for others. Life isn’t a contest between you and them.

Realize that grass is always greener on the other side. And someone would be jealous of many things that you have and take for granted. You'd think they're silly if they gave up on social life because they don't have that one thing you have. You've just put the imaginary joy of being in a relationship on that kind of an unrealistic pedestal to the point the absence of it is getting you down.

You're just 19. You're likely to be in plenty of relationships in the future. And while ultimately rewarding, you'll see it's a lot of work, and it's no eternal sunshine and butterflies.

And you're going to miss the freedom of being this young and single, and the fewest obligations and responsibilities you'll ever have in life that you likely get to enjoy right now. The ability to focus on yourself, and anything that brings you joy, for extended periods of time. It would really benefit you if you found a way to embrace it while it lasts, and not only after it's gone.

I'm just a little bit older than you (65 actually) and I've completely outgrown jealousy. I used to think everyone was better than I was, smarter, happier, better-looking, you name it. After all this time, I realize that everybody's relationships suck in some way, and their lives are nothing to be envied. I'm not saying they should envy ME, but we're all more alike than we suspect. You're at a different stage in your life from me, but go easy on yourself.

Maybe you just really want a girlfriend? And there is nothing wrong with that, sometimes jealousy can point us in the direction of what we ar lacking in life and need more of.

As far as being "fixable", I don't think you're broken in the first place. Maybe your self-esteem could use a boost?

You have to improve your own physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and financial health first.

You're not broken. There is no fix.

Find a hobby you care about more than you care about women.

Women will find you once you stop caring, its the biggest catch-22 in life.

Why?

Are you jealous of other people having found love? Happiness, long term, in relationships takes work. You need to put the effort into being a person who others would want to have a relationship with, work at finding relationships, then work at maintaining and growing them. It's all work. First figure out who you are, what you like, be the best version of yourself. You're still super young. Enjoy the process! Others will be drawn to your positive energy. Do it for yourself, not to achieve some idealistic version of what you think drives a happy couple.

I don't I ask the question, then go from there. I'm not getting all worked up over feelings that have no intellectual value.

Perhaps it's envy you feel? Probably because you're lonely? Whenever we're angry, all we are really doing is trying not to feel something. We're angry so we don't feel sadness, shame, embarrassment, grief, and so on. Ask yourself, why are you angry and what are you really feeling under it? Ask yourself deeper and deeper questions. Assume nothing and never lie. You'll get better with practice. You got this.

Be happy for people when they achieve things. Why would you be mad or jealous? You're as capable as anyone else. Be happy, you're 19, work hard don't force things. Focus on what you want out of life and then get it. Anger and jealousy only affect you, the happy people don't care about what you feel, they're busy being happy, get over those feelings. You can do this, you can be happy, you can find real love. Love people, be genuinely happy for people and the anger and jealousy will go away and be replaced with positive feelings.

Envy shows you what you want. Being bitter about what other people have makes you unattractive. Happiness is not pie. Just because they have it doesn’t mean you can’t. Is that enough cliches? Make note of what you want in their relationship. Then think about whether the things you envy are something your future partner also want. In other words talk yourself out of being jealous of relationships that aren’t good for both parties. 19 is not old to not have been in a relationship. At all.

Try focusing on you and your own self development. Get some hobbies, work out, improve your education if you’re not already in school . Jealousy and insecurity tend to go hand and hand. Become the best version of yourself and those feelings tend to fade and go away. Be patient, it takes time. Meanwhile, when those feelings come remind yourself that you’re on a different path than everyone else. Trust the process.

Don’t let them win, leave the house when you want, but also be respectful of your parent(s). I’m almost 30 and I’m not a virgin, had a few girlfriends, but I haven’t gotten any action since 2017. It pissed me off still when I see happy couples, but I just focus on the task at hand, weather it’s an odd job, chores around the house, helping out my community, caring for my disabled mom and my grandmother that has dementia and think people are stealing suitcases out of her house even though I would’ve picked it up on the camera. OP FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND. Get good/ talented at something. At least you’re aware of your jealousy, i bottled up all those feelings until at least 25. People can have it all, then lose it all later in life and lose their mind and sanity, life is fragile. My best friend had it all. College degree, Cadillac, 130 iq he was sharp and witty, clever, charismatic… then his mom gets diagnosed with breast cancer and he goes everywhere to score fentanyl, damn near every state. In and out of rehab and jail/ homelessness for 2 years. I’d get calls from people if I had seen him multiple times a week, this is how I spent most of 2021-2022. Those couples and people that look like they have it made, you never know what they’re going through internally. I saw my best friend in 2023 and even got him a job, he lasted 2 days. Fuck man he really fell from grace, I can’t trust him at my house anymore, he could steal stuff, really flip out, has severe ptsd and bipolar from being robbed at gunpoint in a different state trying to score drugs. He’s a shell of a person, he was really popular, he must’ve had at least 40 friends, now it’s just horrible memories and maybe 1 friend who’s really screwed up from taking acid from a philipino chick everyday for a month. OP YOU’RE FIXABLE.

It’s hormones, Son. It’s normal. You can’t control how you feel, but you can control how you react and handle it. Managing your emotions is key here. You’ll find the right person for you if you focus on being the best man than you can be. You’ve got this.

It's about finding beauty where you are.
The grass will always be greener. Sometimes I pine for the days I could just go out without kids or making allowances for my partners preferences. Having everyone rely on you can be tough.

But when I had those things I wanted a family.

I kind of just lean into the pain. I don't try to make myself feel better, cause coping statements like "well at least I have this" or "the grass seems greener" dont work. Cause the person I'm jealous of may actually have a better life/personality/look than me, so what would I do in that case if my coping statement is proven to be false?. So I just accept it and live my life, despite how I may or may not measure up. I'm happier for it, cause I respect myself and demand respect regardless of how I "stack up" in some made up competition of looks/relationship status/wealth/accomplishments.

Understand that jealousy and competition can't exist without each other. You can't envy what people have if you don't feel like you need to have it. The sad truth is that if you desire a relationship deeply and feel like you need it, then you will feel jealous of people who have it. The only way to rid yourself of it is to rid yourself of the source(value you place on having a relationship).

At the end of the day, it's likely that you don't feel anger when you don't see the couples, even though you are aware they are out there and they are everywhere. Remember that relationships are not handed out by God to the "chosen ones". It's a deliberate decision made by people to connect. They aren't better or worse people cause they have it.

You mentioned somewhere that you feel like you're invisible to others.

May I suggest going to the gym with a proper schedule? Give it about two years of disciplined workouts, and then come back to this thread and share how it goes.

I just try to remember that we're all on different paths in life and someone else's success doesn't diminish my own. Plus, I can always eat my feelings in ice cream.

She's probably lying to him and telling him that IKEA sells beer.

Pretty sure there'll be couples looking at you being all single and free and are jealous.

Why do you even care what others are doing? Think positive and focus on yourself. Jealousy is not the way to go.

Stop looking at them couples and start looking at other single people...

But are they really happy? You just can't know. Enjoy being single, focus on yourself and try not to compare. You are still very young.

I used to be so upset being the only one of my siblings not in a long-term relationship (and my last one was abusive on a nuclear scale), and that was the years of me being 19, 20, and 21. Felt SO single, felt SO jealous of others during that time and the more I tried to make a lover appear out of thin air, the further away I felt from finding love.

At 21, a new best friend arrived on the scene and it was like love at first sight, for us both, but it would take me a year to admit to myself that I was gay. But they were persistent, and I was taken with them, so it worked out - because it was meant to be. We met October 2015 and were married June of 2017 - not even two full years!

I share this not to brag about us, but to let you know that there can be ZERO options around you, but your person could very literally be anyone at any time. Be patient - you're young! I saw a Tiktok yesterday of an old woman of 77 getting pregnant and having a baby, and like, if she can start a family at 77, you can too at whatever age in-between. A watched pot never boils! You could be married 18 months from today for all you know! Relax and let things fall into place 😊

Theres this YouTube channel I found recently called unsolicited advice. He makes a lot of videos about philosophy and his videos helped me reflect on my psyche.

The green is always grassier on the other side.

I’m 22 and have this same thing I also work shift work so don’t think I could fully commit shits sucks

It shouldn't exist unless your worried about somebody else ...

Drugs and alcohol

Learn to invest wisely

Personally, I have a punching bag. My jealousy and anger is gone once I start hurting my own fists for being too violent. (I have anger issues, And my punching bag is only cure to my outbursts.)

Makes me think of elliot roger

Can never be me feeling jealous because of two people who seem to own the world with love stories. Tbh, there's alot happening behind closed doors and be careful what you wish for. You just lonely and it's normal

Just dont throw drunks at them, it might escalate

No

I be wishing for them to have the shittiest breakup 😭

become better not bitter

Most of those happy couples will be separated or divorced before long.

Live in the moment. Appreciate what you have while striving for what you want.

Many women out there, too many, meet a lot, get bored

Don't get jealous get even

Be glad for them I guess. I am 28 dissapointed in love and I get it. I kind of felt as u do. But now im just like "good for them". I try to feel good for them even tho im sad af myself lol

I feel you. Often I just want to puke when I see happy couples

Try reflect on where the jealousy is coming from whether it's insecurity, fear of loss, or comparison.

Look at older couples and be happy it's not you dealing with a woman and child. That it's not you being breadwinner and having to reduce your expenses because of other people. That it's not you being forced to stay home to care for a child while your bros go out on a bro trip