Jealous Sister

Canada
June 11, 2008 1:25pm CST
I am the youngest of 7 girls and I believe my sister is jealous of me in alot of ways. I don't want to go into them, but what should I do about it? She's not happy...I choose to be happy in whatever situation I'm in pretty much because happiness is a choice not a circumstance.
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@nate_d099 (175)
• United States
11 Jun 08
Well, i'm the oldest of my family with 3 kids, and i can say i get jealous of the younger ones. i look at them, and remember how i was treated at their age and how much more spoiled they are. i dont know, its kind of a concern to me, but i look at them and they get no discipline. They really dont have respect for anyone, and i dont like it. you probably arn't that way, but thats how i view my younger siblings... Maybe you should talk to your sister and ask her what is wrong. Maybe talk to your parents too if there's not fair treatment.
• India
14 Jun 08
ok dont feel about that. your sister elder than you and also you are pretty than ur sister. commenly these kind of problems faces so many people why did u take this seriously than u can do what she was asked first do u understand ur sister.
• Canada
18 Jun 08
I understand that she doesn't like me for whatever reason her little mind can muster up.
• Australia
14 Jun 08
Yes i think it is natural for siblings to rival against each other as long as it is a healthy rivalry. There will always be a brother or sister that you are envious of and like wise of you. We should be happy for our families i dont understand why some people don't like to see you becoming more successful, and sort of cutting you down instead of being proud and supporting you along your way to the top.
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
Well, I am not the youngest in our family but then I am not the oldest in the family... I am in the middle... Accordingly to other people that when you are at the middle among siblings, you will feel your alone and bias.. However, in my case nope!!! My Sisters and my brother are jealous of me because I get all the attentions coming from my parents... But sometimes, I am more jealous to them because they can do what ever they want to do... They can go whenever they go.. But me? Nope! Unless I have a companion...
• United States
12 Jun 08
When someone is jelous treat them with kindness. Realize they have the problem and not you. You have the right attitude to be happy in what ever situation
@budz08 (55)
• Philippines
14 Jun 08
I guess we have a the same situation...I'm also the youngest among the nine siblings...And whenever I do something or plan something my sister would always there to react or criticize me and sometimes we even argue because I could no longer stand the things that she's been saying to me that has nothing to do with me or not even true...So, what I'm doing is that I'm the one who is avoiding her, to prevent dispute...But, good thing, when I graduated from college she no longer fight with me and somehow we can talk without arguing.
• Canada
18 Jun 08
I agree with you...me and sister can't be in the same room for more than a hour without argueing though. I graduated from college...she didn't. I have one child...she has three. I don't need money from them and she's always asking me to co-sign for her or something to that fact. I stay away...I don't think I'm better I just know that they don't have my back so I have to look out for me and my child.
• United States
11 Jun 08
Hi ljforte! Most are jealous of each other, it is natural! Only when it gets in the way of your friendship, love, respect, it is not good for your relationship. Anything can fester and grow, sometimes without cause, so my advice is: Why not confront her, in a loving way about the situation! Life is too short for jealousy that destroys a family! Good Luck! If you are not successful the first time, try and try again, it is worth it!!
@Kulit25 (38)
12 Jun 08
Hi ljforte1024, sibling rivalry is normal as well as jealousy. It's nice if you're able to identify what is it that you think your sister is jealous about and talk to her about it. It's not gonna be easy however if you do it in love and for your relationship to improve, go ahead and tell her your concerns. Be ready for whatever confrontations but always remember that it's for the better of your relationship so that you can be more objective. Tell her that the reason why you wanna talk about it, which is you're concerned about the effect of this jealousy and you don't want it. I'm sure your sister will appreciate it.;)