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It’s Okay to be Jealous of Your Friends Who Are More Successful Than You.
You don’t have to feel bad about it.
Let’s face it. It’s not a pleasant feeling, and we tend to compare ourselves from time to time with our friends. Getting caught up in social comparisons can seriously affect our happiness, self-esteem and overall happiness with life. The more we compare ourselves with their success and happiness, the easier it is to question our self-worth, talent, and even our quality of life.
“That could have been me.”
“He is so lucky.”
“What am I doing with my life?”
“I should have studied harder.”
“I could have worked harder.”
“I should have….”
Sounds familiar?
The Reality
It’s a hard pill to swallow, especially when your friend reaches a milestone that we’ve longed for. It’s even harder to feel happy for them genuinely. It’s a weird feeling.
We knew that we should have been more supportive and happy for our friend, but sometimes we just can’t help it. The moment we downplay our own achievements, we envy them. Sometimes we feel entitled to what they have achieved, even though we do not know the full story of their…
