How do you cope with envy?

I’ve always struggled with comparing myself to my friends and what they could afford growing up and what we looked like, what we dressed like…now it’s gone to the next level of comparing spouses and families. Sometimes it leads me into dark rabbit holes snd I don’t like it. :/

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Convivial · 26-30, F

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

emiliya · 26-30, F

@Convivial

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter

Desiderata?

I think the ship has sailed. Who compares spouses and families? That is sick.

SmileSunshine · 31-35, F

@Convivial very true! Appreciate the reminder. 🥹

Convivial · 26-30, F

@SmileSunshine we all need reminding at times..🤗