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[quote=Anonymous]Well, you're right, they don't come across as snarky comments, but if you feel they were, then maybe they were. My impression from reading your postings is that perhaps these two comments didn't suddenly lead to a realization that she might not be happy for your success, but that maybe you've had that suspicion.

Anyway, I wouldn't recommend just ignoring these comments. Why don't you invite her to join you in an activity, like taking a walk or going shopping, and then, when you find a good moment, tell her you were bothered by these comments and how they made you feel. If a sort of resentment has begun to enter into her view of you (subconsciously, etc.), this conversation will make it clear to her that it can't continue because you'll call her on it.

I have a friend who cut off some inappropriate behavior of his father's that suddenly started a few years ago by addressing it right away - kindly and firmly. Very successful outcome, everybody gets along fine now.[/quote]

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