Is it normal that i compare myself to my peers?

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Lately I have noticed that I have been comparing myself to my peers and it's been making me a little depressed. I'll be honest but I do feel a little envy of others who are around my age that doing exceptionally well in their lives (good job, buying their first home, perfect relationship, awesome social life, etc.). Every time I go on social media it seems like everyone just has a picture perfect life. I know I shouldn't be complaining as I know some other people have it worst than I do.

Am I the only one who compares myself to my peers?

26 year old male.

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  • SmokeEverything
    5 years ago

    People post stuff on social media to make themselves look successful and happy. It's telling that they have the free time to post all those pictures and nonsense.

    Basically in general comparing yourself to other people or using where other people are in their lives as a benchmark for something you should be isn't ever going to make you happy. You can do what you want but it's never going to bring you happiness. Be yourself, live your own life, enjoy what you have. Jealousy isn't productive.

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  • theseeker
    5 years ago

    I used to be kinda like that too. When we do that we judge ourselves poorly. That's just one way we become a victim of life because it makes you feel less worthy. Then, I realized It's a waste of time and completely pointless to compare yourself to others because not everyone is given an even playing field. So, it's really not even possible to make that assessment. I've decided not to play that game anymore. I'm just trying to be a better person today than I was yesterday.

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  • CDmale4fem
    5 years ago

    So you are insecure or worried your friends might be more confident.

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  • kelili
    5 years ago

    I think that most people post only their happy moments on social media which doesn't mean that they are not struggling too.

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  • Boojum
    5 years ago

    When will people understand that social media just ain't real? It's a curated, censored version of life. No relationship is perfect. What appears to be an awesome social life could be a sign that the person is desperately lonely and has a frantic need to be constantly stimulated by others, because they actually hate being alone with themselves. Buying a first home can be a nightmare, and a mortgage is a huge millstone around your neck.

    Fuck social media and the phoney images people present. Find something that gives you joy, and go for it.

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