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You’re idealizing other people’s lives based on social media family vacation posts or wealth signifiers like luxury cars or homes.  Did you want to be married with children by now? What is it exactly that you feel should have taken place at this time in your life? Comparison is the thief of joy. Try to change what you can and practice gratitude. [/quote]

I don't disagree with a lot of what you say here, and agree OP needs to explore why she is feeling this way and try to find acceptance with her current situation and look for ways to feel agency.

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The phrase "comparison is the thief of joy" needs to go away. It is (1) not always true, sometimes comparison can be a source of joy, I can't even tell you how many times I've found joy and gratitude in my own life because I have encountered someone who is struggling more than me and it puts my own blessings into sharp perspective, (2) not helpful for people experiencing envy, who generally cannot just suddenly stop feeling envious because someone recited the same trite saying to them for the 4000th time, and (3) so, so tired.[/quote]

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