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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My sister has always had everything effortlessly. She is gorgeous, popular, wafted into an Ivy League school, always landed top jobs, and is married to the perfect guy who happens to come from family money.
It's just always been this way. I was the shy bookish one; she was the superstar. We were never super close for this reason, plus age (5 year age gap).
Well, I have been going through a rough patch in my life for a variety of reasons and really don't want to talk to her at all right now.
I know it's childish. I just feel so envious of what she has. I actually hid her on social media but I can't avoid it when my mom goes off bragging about my sister's latest home renovation or amazing trip she's taking my parents on.
My mom is also in awe of her. 
I just hate it!! I find myself wishing that she'd find out her husband was a cheater or something.
This is awful to confess. Once, drunk at a family thing, I asked her if she was dissatisfied with anything in her life. She answered, honestly: No, not really.
This still haunts me. 
Ugh ugh ugh. 
Could I go to therapy for this? Would a therapist laugh me out of the room?[/quote] A therapist would not laugh you out of the room.  I think it is a good idea.  The therapist will help you reframe your reactions and help you set boundaries and find your own happiness on your own terms.   [/quote]

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