They give you compliments that also carry a hint of negativity or sarcasm, implying that your achievements are not as genuine as they seem.
When you share your successes or good news, they respond with lukewarm enthusiasm or seem disinterested, even though you've shown genuine excitement for their accomplishments in the past.
They tend to downplay or minimize your accomplishments, perhaps attributing your success to luck or external factors rather than acknowledging your hard work.
Your friends become unusually competitive with you, whether it's in games, hobbies, or other activities where competition wasn't a significant factor before.
They avoid discussing certain topics related to your achievements, life changes, or opportunities, possibly due to their discomfort with the comparison.
You notice subtle digs, passive-aggressive comments, or behaviour that suggests resentment or irritation whenever you discuss your accomplishments.
They imitate your choices, whether it's in fashion, career decisions, hobbies, or lifestyle, in an attempt to match your success or seem like they're on the same level.
When offering feedback, they disproportionately focus on the negatives or critique aspects that seem trivial, making it clear they're searching for flaws.
They may subtly sabotage your plans or achievements, whether by not supporting you, intentionally forgetting important dates, or undermining your efforts behind your back.
If your friends start to distance themselves after your achievements, it might be because they're struggling to cope with their jealousy or are finding it hard to relate to your new circumstances.