Do you feel jealous when someone younger is better than you?

My brother is 15...yet he seems to be doing WAYYY better than I was at that age. He also has way more friends than I do right now...in fact more than I ever have. His antidepressants work and mine never have. He’s considered attractive and I’m not. He’s doing so well in school. I guess it’s stupid to be envious of a 15 year old, but I kinda am.

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SW-User

Whoa. Why would you envy your little brother like that?

ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T

@SW-User I don’t really see him as a little brother. He’s a little taller than me and acts older than he is (for the most part). He also is more knowledgeable about certain things than me.

SW-User

At the end of the day, he really is your little brother. If you truly love him you should be happy for him. Comparison is the thief of joy. @ShaythePanTransMan

ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T

@SW-User I guess.

SW-User

If you have photos of when you two were young children you will grasp the age gap better. Remember the good memories.

@ShaythePanTransMan

ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T

@SW-User I don’t have that many good memories. We used to hate each other. This year, we’re best friends.

SW-User

There you go. That's great. The best is yet to come. @ShaythePanTransMan

ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T

@SW-User Yeah, I guess so.