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Insecurities are triggered by jealousy

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Dear Amy: I am in my late 40s. I have a wonderful husband and great kids.

I'm very happy with my family life. My kids are older, and now I feel like I can detach a bit and focus on work and other personal aspects of my life. I have been burying some insecurity issues that recently erupted.

My life is pretty unconventional -- I'm not career-minded. I moved around a lot by choice. I love to travel.

In my 20s, I met a woman through work. We became friends, but her confident, cool and magnetic personality made me envious.

I eventually broke off the friendship due to a combination of her high-maintenance personality and my jealousy.

Recently, I saw her name mentioned in a book written by a famous person. I instantly felt the pangs of jealousy rush through me. Since then, I often think of her success and what is most likely a pretty glamorous life. She is involved in an industry I would like to get back into.

 

I hate my reaction to her. I hate that I compare myself to her. I'm happy for other friends' successes.

I'm trying to be level-headed and rational. I'm lucky and grateful for my life.

I called my insurance regarding therapy sessions, and was told that I don't have immediate coverage.

I know that I need to do some self-examining, but I plummet deeper because I don't know what to do or where to start.

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