Is it normal to be jealous of a friend?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to feel jealous of a friend sometimes. The feeling doesn’t make you a bad friend; what matters is how you handle it.
Friendship can bring up comparison: maybe your friend is getting attention, having good luck, or getting closer to someone you care about. You can be happy for them and still feel a little envious or left out. Lots of people have mixed feelings like that, even if they don’t say so.
Try to notice what the jealousy is pointing to—something you want, or a worry that you’re being overlooked. You don’t have to act on every jealous feeling, and it’s usually kinder to talk about the underlying need than to blame your friend. If it keeps taking over, a little distance or an honest conversation may help.