This article provides advice on how to manage jealousy towards a close friend. It acknowledges that feelings of jealousy are normal but can damage friendships if left unchecked. It recommends recognizing jealousy as a natural emotion, using it as motivation to focus on your own strengths, and having honest conversations with friends about how their successes make you feel in order to strengthen the relationship. Addressing jealousy openly and finding ways to celebrate friends' accomplishments can help "decode" feelings of envy and improve all relationships.