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What is wrong with me

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Wingingitmama92 · 20/05/2025 20:24

So I’ve been with my bf for 3 years this year. And I don’t know what is wrong with me but I’m insanely jealous of his ex, not because they were together and have kids together but jealous of her new relationship!!!??
has anyone else ever had the same?
They seem madly in love and plastered it all over social media.
But then I often think people do that when they are trying to prove something?
i don’t understand why my brain works like this.
Her new partner doesn’t have children and my bf has two with (said ex) and that makes me jealous that she hasn’t inherited “step kids”
has anyone else ever felt like that? It’s driving me mad. I feel so bitter towards them
someone please give me some advice and is this normal behaviour?
Thankyou

OP posts:
MyNewNewlife · 22/05/2025 06:56

Wingingitmama92 · 20/05/2025 22:30

@MyNewNewlife Thankyou I really appreciate nice advice :)
I’ve never heard the saying “comparison is a theft of joy” and that couldn’t be anymore true.
for all I know she might be massively envious of me as my bf has hugely bettered his life since being with me.
But you are totally right, she really doesn’t matter to me and I need to realise that.
Thankyou

You absolutely can turn this around and quickly, if you decide to.

Every time your mind drifts towards her, think of the best bits of your life, your bf, kids, funny moments, things you plan to do or are looking forward to doing. Anything that makes you happy or feel positive.

Practice makes progress

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