Furious relative will not attend bar mitzvah
When I mentioned this to someone, they pointed out that because I feel this way, I must not be happy with my life. The truth is I am very happy.
I know what people post on social media is always the 'prettier version' of life's reality, but I cannot shake this jealously.
Do you have any words of wisdom or advice on how to deflect this type of feeling? Does being jealous mean you are not happy?
-- Green with Envy
Dear Green: According to you, your hometown pal has always trafficked in one-upmanship. She is still doing it -- and you are still letting her.
You feel envy NOT because you are unhappy, but because you are human.
I suggest that you eliminate these envy-triggers (disengage from her on social media) and -- please -- learn to laugh about your own very human reaction.
Dear Amy: Oh, your hogwash and prudish answer to "Noodling on It!" Noodling was complaining about two harmless people vaping weed inside a ramen shop. What is the harm? Who cares? Hung up conservatives like you!
-- Weed Free
Dear Free: My focus was entirely on the fact that -- if vaping and smoking are prohibited inside buildings, then the vapers should be asked to take it outside.
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