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I'm happy for my younger sister, but envious of her settled life.

All Content from Business Insider·Alyssa Wiens·2 days ago
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I'm happy that my younger sister is married, owns a home, and has a second child on the way — but I'm also jealous. I'm learning to be OK with that. The author (left), is happy for the life that her younger sister has built, but is sometimes envious that her own path looks different. Courtesy of Alyssa Wiens. I'm a single 30-something renting in a community house in central Vancouver, where I can enjoy everything the city offers . I work a flexible freelance schedule, and fill my time with friends, new hobbies, and traveling. In so many ways, I truly love my life. I know I'm lucky. But I'm also ready to find a partner and start building a life together. This dream sometimes feels far away, especially when I start comparing myself to other people , like my sister, who is married, has recently bought a house, and is pregnant with her second child. She's one of my best friends, and I am genuinely thrilled for her. But I still feel jealous at times.…

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