Green eyed monster

So recently I felt kinda envious of my friend. She has something I don't have and really want to have. As I was chewing these thoughts and plotting in my little brain, I heard a voicc ask me; Do you really want what she has? Are you willing to go through all she has been through? Will you exchange your life for hers? I replied "actually I just want that single thing without the strings attached". No,if you really want what she has you have to go through what she has been through. I kinda get it. The grass is not always greener on the other side.