Anonymous wrote:Depression- misery loves company is a saying for a reason.

This is certainly true!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Family members that have inability to feel joy, also unable to express happiness for anyone, and willfully and intentionally want someone who is experiencing joy to suffer. Depression? Anxiety? Something else?

Jealousy and envy of others; cutting them down to size
Sadism--some people want to make others suffer

OP here. Yes, they are definitely sadistic, thank you. They keep bringing up the same topic over and over again, expecting change, somehow. I know they are mentally ill, and I am trying to be gentle. They enjoy crossing boundaries, but I am afraid it is going to end badly with them. Their target (another family member) keeps meticulous record, and the perpetrator crosses several lines, often.

Depression- misery loves company is a saying for a reason.

Anonymous wrote:Family members that have inability to feel joy, also unable to express happiness for anyone, and willfully and intentionally want someone who is experiencing joy to suffer. Depression? Anxiety? Something else?

Jealousy and envy of others; cutting them down to size
Sadism--some people want to make others suffer

Bitter and miserable.

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Anonymous wrote:It could be anything from anxiety to sociopathy, OP. You can't really diagnose it unless you're a psychiatrist or psychologist.

I am asking for layperson opinion pertaining to personal experiences. If you have nothing to add, that is fine, but don't encroach on other people's posts. You seem to be taking this personally and looking to derail.

???

OP seems to be the one with the nasty personality here.