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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went zero contact with one sibling. Best choice ever. Year three.

Leave it be.[/quote]

Did you ever discuss the behavior that caused you to go zero contact? [b]Did you act like all was fine, then boom, cut them off?[/b] If so, that is extremely immature and borders on instability. However, if you let the sibling know the behavior wasn't acceptable and they continued to do it, then fine, cut them off.[/quote]
This rarely happens. The other party is just so self involved they don't notice the other person ISN'T acting all fine. [/quote]

There a plenty of people who are actually envious/jealous of their friends, siblings and/or even children. It's not appropriate, so when it becomes overwhelming for them, they rather cut off contact than deal with it. It can be anything. Better job, getting married, having kids, having successful kids, getting promoted, having expensive holidays... etc. It may be a combination of things and that one thing set it off. [/quote]
Not really. You sound like one of the self absorbed people who don't consider others. [/quote]

You sound like a narcissist in denial.[/quote]
Wouldn't the narcissist be the one who thinks everyone is obsessed with them and their life? Do you even know what that word means?[/quote]

You're the one who denies that people may be jealous of others.  It's been part of human nature forever.  The fact that you're in such denial that jealousy exists is a huge red flag.[/quote]
Who's saying jealousy doesn't exist? Stop making things up. [b]We're just saying that's not usually the reason people go NC.[/b] It's your projection that everyone is jealous of you, not reality. [/quote]

In all seriousness, how do you know that?  What makes you an expert in estrangements?  [/quote]
Not an expert, but do know how to use google. It's been quite documented, especially more recently, and jealousy is never one of the top/common reasons. [/quote]

DP. Googled. This is what I got:
Yes, jealousy and envy are significant drivers of family estrangement, often stemming from feelings of inadequacy, favoritism, or competition, and they erode trust, create controlling behavior, and cause emotional distance that can lead to severe conflict and separation. These emotions can manifest as resentment over achievements, talents, or partners, leading to controlling actions, lack of support, and deep-seated emotional rifts that push family members apart, sometimes permanently. [/quote]

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