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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyone here is responding with some self-soothing rationale wherein the respective disparate fortunes are somehow offset by disparate hardships or denigration of choices made to get there. I know that works as a defense mechanism but it’s kind of immature. Reality is life is not fair, some people get more, many of them did not work as hard for it, and some people have richer and better lives than others. I guess you can point to how you have different values or whatever if that makes you feel better.[/quote]

I posted about my sister being wealthier. My point wasn’t to rationalize being lazy. I work hard, and I’m happy. We just made different choices. I wish I had her family’s income, but I definitely don’t wish I had her life, her job, her 5 kids, or her location. I have trouble separating those things out if I compare our income/lifestyles. It’s easy for me not to feel envious because I’m content, and she’s definitely not. I think I definitely got lucky in the genetics lottery when it comes to mental health. We’re best friends, family, and we love each other. That’s the most important thing and what we focus on, not income levels or negative feelings. [/quote]

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