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[quote=Anonymous]I hear you OP.  I am an only child so I've never had to deal with this sort of thing but I can imagine how hard it must be to be in this situation.  My husband and his brother are a little over a year apart, are in the same exact career field, but I bet his brother feels similarly in terms of being compared because his brother and his wife live in a tiny apartment and have been dealing with infertility for years.  It must be very hard to be so close in age to a sibling and feel that you are always being compared.

Is there any area where you excel, such as a hobby--musical instrument, artistic ability, runner, etc.?  If so, I would work on that, I would think it would boost your self esteem.

I could understand your not wanting to attend family functions where you would be compared.  If it was me, I would probably not go to many family functions but instead focus on my own family traditions.

What specifically about your sister's lifestyle do you feel is lacking in yours and you wish you had?  Do you wish your career was more high powered?

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