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AIBU?

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To be jealous of my SIL?

152 replies

londoner1980 · 24/03/2025 15:49

Hi all

I am very hormonal so I am sure IABU, but have joined MN for your wisdom / support / experiences /venting

I've been trying to conceive with my DH for a few years now - we've had tests, treatments, IVF, homeopathy, you name it. We're late 30s

In the meantime, my super-rich DBIL, a couple of years older, has had the most perfect two DDs with his very young super beautiful model fiancee, - the first unplanned when they were barely been together (and she was not even 25 yet ffs), the second just literally as soon as they decided they wanted another, almost straight after birth

Now my IVF round has just failed again + she is pregnant AGAIN.

I can't bear being around them. My DH & his DBro (who were always very close) are also struggling to still be friends.

It also doesn't help that she always looks completely flawless, can be a SAHM with a nanny, is still stick -thin even after two babies... etc. When we go out with the whole family she gets so much attention - so superficial I know but it's grating. I work FT and feel constantly run-down and overweight!

BIL has given us a lot of money for private treatment, which we're grateful for, which somehow feels like it complicates things. I think I'm just sick of it all. AIBU to not even want to speak to them 😓

OP posts:
IlooklikeNigella · 27/03/2025 22:54

Bloody hell, this place is insane.

OP posts that she's struggling with her feelings of jealousy and insecurity and asks for advice on how to process them.

A load of nasty replies accusing her of being jealous follow. Really helpful! You should all suggest to drug addicts that they stay sober. I bet if they heard ''not a good luck' it would make them rethink the whole drugs thing.

LifeReallyIsTooShort · 08/06/2025 23:51

festivemouse · 24/03/2025 16:21

Honestly feelings are valid - but I think if you feel this way about them (and her specifically!) perhaps clouding the waters with money isn’t helping? YABU to not even want to speak to them / be so disparaging of SIL who it seems has done absolutely zero wrong. They clearly care about you both lots. Perhaps she’s come across as stand offish because you are obviously dismissive / judgemental of her? It’s never easy being around people with things we want, especially when it’s kids.

They have obviously done well in life financially and also have a family, something which when you’re desperately trying to have your own can seem just so unfair. However your current struggles are nothing to do with your SIL, if anything her and BIL are helping you guys way more than any normal siblings would be able to.

Im in a similar position of TTC for years with no success, BIL managed to knock his partner up a couple of months in with no plans to do so. Yes, it stings - but this pain is mine, not theirs. Sometimes you have to take a step away but remember that your family didn’t do this to you, it’s not their fault - or yours! Give yourself time to heal if you need to, but families can be such a support line in tough times.

I agree with this 100%

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