I [30m] have a friend [25m] who i'm pretty close with over the past year at university. We hang out on a regular basis, mostly watching sports, going to a bar, getting lunch together, going for walks, etc. I don't consider him my best friend, and he has his own too.
Recently, another guy from a different program met my friend. I noticed they are increasingly getting closer.
I know I can't get jealous at this. I know this doesn't change our own relationship, but I do get jealous here.
This new person is
1. The same age as him
2. Born and raised in the same neighborhood as him
3. More athletic and knowledgeable in sports than me
4. Is closer in wealth and level of connections
I just feel like he's better than me in every way. Almost as if I'm gonna be discarded for the brand new model.
Now there's nothing to indicate my friendship is at risk, but it kinda sting every time I see them interact.
I don't think this person cares for me that much, and i accept it.
I KNOW this is harmful and incorrect thinking, and I realize this is irrational. I have my own friends so I can distract myself. I think its because we're constantly in the same location/environment