{"id":1031,"date":"2022-08-13T15:36:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T15:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2023-06-30T20:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T20:57:00","slug":"signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Undeniable Signs Your Sister Is Jealous of You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jealousy is a toxic emotion. It takes all of a person\u2019s energy and focus, but it doesn\u2019t use it positively. Quite the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>Jealousy turns life into a constant competition. It makes people feel worthless or envious. Achievements are questioned; <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others\/\">lives are compared against others<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But what do you do if a family member is jealous of you? How would you tell? Here are 12 telltale signs of a jealous sister.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#12_signs_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\" title=\"12 signs your sister is jealous of you\">12 signs your sister is jealous of you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#1_She_puts_your_achievements_down_to_luck\" title=\"1. She puts your achievements down to luck\">1. She puts your achievements down to luck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#2_She_makes_catty_remarks_about_you\" title=\"2. She makes catty remarks about you\">2. She makes catty remarks about you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#3_She_always_tells_you_about_her_life_but_is_not_interested_in_yours\" title=\"3. She always tells you about her life but is not interested in yours\">3. She always tells you about her life but is not interested in yours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#4_Everything_is_a_competition_with_her\" title=\"4. Everything is a competition with her\">4. Everything is a competition with her<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#5_She_doesnt_celebrate_your_successes\" title=\"5. She doesn\u2019t celebrate your successes\">5. She doesn\u2019t celebrate your successes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#6_She_constantly_complains_about_how_hard_her_life_is\" title=\"6. She constantly complains about how hard her life is\">6. She constantly complains about how hard her life is<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#7_She_copies_you\" title=\"7. She copies you\">7. She copies you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#8_She_shuts_down_when_you_confront_her\" title=\"8. She shuts down when you confront her\">8. She shuts down when you confront her<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#9_Shes_all_over_social_media_but_never_comments_on_your_posts\" title=\"9. She\u2019s all over social media but never comments on your posts\">9. She\u2019s all over social media but never comments on your posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#10_She_exaggerates_on_social_media\" title=\"10. She exaggerates on social media\">10. She exaggerates on social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#11_She_badmouths_you_behind_your_back\" title=\"11. She badmouths you behind your back\">11. She badmouths you behind your back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#12_But_her_successes_are_down_to_hard_graft\" title=\"12. But her successes are down to hard graft\">12. But her successes are down to hard graft<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#3_reasons_why_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\" title=\"3 reasons why your sister is jealous of you\">3 reasons why your sister is jealous of you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#Birth_order\" title=\"Birth order\">Birth order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#Achievements\" title=\"Achievements\">Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#Favoritism_by_the_parents\" title=\"Favoritism by the parents\">Favoritism by the parents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#What_to_do_if_you_see_signs_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\" title=\"What to do if you see signs your sister is jealous of you?\">What to do if you see signs your sister is jealous of you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#1_Be_honest_about_your_life\" title=\"1. Be honest about your life\">1. Be honest about your life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#2_Acknowledge_your_parents_behavior\" title=\"2. Acknowledge your parents\u2019 behavior\">2. Acknowledge your parents\u2019 behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#3_Talk_about_her_achievements\" title=\"3. Talk about her achievements\">3. Talk about her achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#4_Start_spending_more_time_with_your_sister\" title=\"4. Start spending more time with your sister\">4. Start spending more time with your sister<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#5_If_all_else_fails_try_therapy\" title=\"5. If all else fails, try therapy\">5. If all else fails, try therapy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-your-sister-is-jealous-of-you\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_signs_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\"><\/span>12 signs your sister is jealous of you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_She_puts_your_achievements_down_to_luck\"><\/span>1. She puts your achievements down to luck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter what you do, how successful you are, or what you have achieved, your sister will always put it down to luck. She\u2019ll insist you had all the opportunities that she didn\u2019t. She will say things like:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u2018<em>It\u2019s not what you know but who you know<\/em>\u2019.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But one thing she\u2019ll never do is credit you with hard work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_She_makes_catty_remarks_about_you\"><\/span>2. She makes catty remarks about you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Does your sister say catty things to you that make you think she doesn\u2019t know you at all? If she did, she wouldn\u2019t say such hurtful things.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with a jealous sister is that they <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/\">feel inadequate<\/a> and envious of your life, so they want to bring you down and spoil your happiness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_She_always_tells_you_about_her_life_but_is_not_interested_in_yours\"><\/span>3. She always tells you about her life but is not interested in yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you always come away from a visit with your sister and think to yourself that she didn\u2019t ask you one thing about your life?<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the signs you have a jealous sister. She is never interested in your life, but she\u2019ll happily spend hours telling you about her successes or how well her family is doing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Everything_is_a_competition_with_her\"><\/span>4. Everything is a competition with her<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every conversation you have with your sister ends up in a competition. If you\u2019ve got a new car, hers is better. If your kids are doing well at school, hers are acing their exams. If you\u2019ve got a new job, she doesn\u2019t have to work because her partner is doing so well.<\/p>\n<p>It gets to the point where you don\u2019t want to talk to her.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_She_doesnt_celebrate_your_successes\"><\/span>5. She doesn\u2019t celebrate your successes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well-balanced people are happy when family and friends do well. Not so your jealous sister. Whilst other family members are cheering you on and congratulating you, she\u2019ll be moping alone in a corner. Or worse still, she\u2019ll make some catty remarks about you, but she certainly won\u2019t join in the celebrations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_She_constantly_complains_about_how_hard_her_life_is\"><\/span>6. She constantly complains about how hard her life is<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Constant complaining is yet another sign your sister is jealous of you. We all have phases in our lives where things don\u2019t go as well as planned.<\/p>\n<p>However, your sister\u2019s life is like a Charles Dickens novel. No one has ever had it as bad as her, and you don\u2019t know how she manages because you\u2019ve got it so easy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_She_copies_you\"><\/span>7. She copies you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it also can be a sign of jealousy. You may have noticed your sister copying your dress sense or getting the same piercing as you.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you got a tattoo and then so did she or maybe she drives the same make and model car that you do. These can be signs your sister is jealous of you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_She_shuts_down_when_you_confront_her\"><\/span>8. She shuts down when you confront her<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-792\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/judging-others-conflict.jpg\" alt=\"judging others conflict\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/judging-others-conflict.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/judging-others-conflict-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/judging-others-conflict-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have seen signs of jealousy in your sister, you may have already confronted her.<\/p>\n<p>Did she change the subject or shut it down immediately? Perhaps she gave you a quick explanation or apology for her behavior but she brushed aside your feelings. You were made to feel as though you were making a big thing out of nothing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Shes_all_over_social_media_but_never_comments_on_your_posts\"><\/span>9. She\u2019s all over social media but never comments on your posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you noticed that your sister is active on social media, but she never likes or comments anything you have posted? She\u2019ll quite happily congratulate a friend on a recent promotion, or say something lovely about a photo, so long as it isn\u2019t yours.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s almost as if she is deliberately ignoring you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_She_exaggerates_on_social_media\"><\/span>10. She exaggerates on social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Talking of the likes of Facebook etc., your sister paints a very different picture of her life online to her reality. Online everything is peachy; she\u2019s doing well and her selfies are so filtered that you\u2019d think she was a high-paying model.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, nothing ever goes her way, she&#8217;s gained 40 pounds and is miserable with her partner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_She_badmouths_you_behind_your_back\"><\/span>11. She badmouths you behind your back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cGossip is the sound of jealously.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Anton Rubaclini <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sibling rivalry in childhood is open and confrontational. For example, one sibling may hit their sibling to get a favored toy. By the time you get to adulthood, you understand that hitting is not acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>However, you may still have feelings of rivalry that lead to jealousy. Now your behavior is covert. You still want to damage your sister but you become more tactical and secretive about it. <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1037\/1089-2680.8.2.122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research shows<\/a> a link between gossip and jealousy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_But_her_successes_are_down_to_hard_graft\"><\/span>12. But her successes are down to hard graft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You were lucky, you got all the breaks, even as a child it was obvious you were the favorite. Everything your sister achieved was down to sheer hard graft.<\/p>\n<p>No one ever gave her a hand up or a start in life. She\u2019s had to work for everything, not have it handed to her on a plate like some.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_reasons_why_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\"><\/span>3 reasons why your sister is jealous of you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-459\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others.jpg\" alt=\"how to stop comparing yourself to others\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cAnd the truth is, sometimes my sisters and I do get jealous, and sometimes we do say things to-and about-one another that are thoughtless and rude. We don&#8217;t mean them, though. It&#8217;s just whenever we&#8217;re together, we slip into our old familiar roles.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Jillian Medoff <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_order\"><\/span>Birth order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0191886997001360#:~:text=There%20is%20substantial%20evidence%20that%20birth%20order%20is,firstborns%20or%20laterboms%20would%20be%20the%20most%20jealous.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evidence<\/a> strongly suggests that birth order plays a significant role in jealousy amongst siblings.<\/p>\n<p>Parents are strict with their firstborn as they struggle with raising a child for the first time. Later on, the oldest child usually has more responsibility as the parents have more children.<\/p>\n<p>They are likely to be asked to take on parental roles such as minding their siblings or setting a good example, which may interfere with their interests. Oldest children are jealous of their younger siblings because of the freedom they never had.<\/p>\n<p>The youngest child is always considered to be the baby of the family and is given much more leeway in terms of discipline. Parents are used to raising children now so they are more relaxed in their approach.<\/p>\n<p>The youngest child has an easier life than their siblings. This can cause jealousy from older siblings but the youngest child can also feel envy. Perhaps their parents&#8217; expectations were higher for their siblings.<\/p>\n<p>The middle child is typically the \u2018forgotten child\u2019. The newness of having children was satisfied with the parent\u2019s first child, and their youngest is special because they are the last child.<\/p>\n<p>Middle children may <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/feeling-invisible-causes\/\">feel they are less important<\/a> as there is no novelty with their birth order. They are neither the first nor the last.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements\"><\/span>Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If one sister passes more exams or goes to university while the other leaves school at 16 and works in a fast-food restaurant, this sense of competition can stay with the siblings for decades. It may never be mentioned, but there will be an underlying sense that one sister is the achiever and the other isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Favoritism_by_the_parents\"><\/span>Favoritism by the parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe unconscious doesn\u2019t know time.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Sigmund Freud<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>No parent will admit to having a favorite child, but actions speak louder than words. Favoritism can rear its head in various situations, from giving the best food to the eldest to allowing the youngest more freedom in choosing college courses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_see_signs_your_sister_is_jealous_of_you\"><\/span>What to do if you see signs your sister is jealous of you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you read the above and think there are definite signs my sister is jealous of me? So, what do you do now?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_honest_about_your_life\"><\/span>1. Be honest about your life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cRose lived the same life I did, but she doesn&#8217;t have PTSD. No bad dreams, no missing memories. Sometimes I&#8217;m jealous that she seems to deal with everything better than I do. But then I&#8217;ll catch her with this hollow look in her eyes and think maybe she just disguises everything for my benefit. Maybe she&#8217;s broken on the inside too.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Paula Stokes <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It is natural to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/quotes-about-comparing-yourself-to-others\/\">compare your life with other people&#8217;s<\/a>, but what you see on the outside isn\u2019t necessarily the truth. It&#8217;s very difficult to admit that there are aspects of your life that are difficult, or that you are unhappy.<\/p>\n<p>By opening up and sharing these difficulties, your sister will realize that the grass is not greener on the other side.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Acknowledge_your_parents_behavior\"><\/span>2. Acknowledge your parents\u2019 behavior<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps your sister was treated less favorably by your parents. If so, you can acknowledge it and agree. However, this doesn\u2019t mean she can treat <em>you<\/em> with <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-your-friend-doesnt-respect-you\/\">disrespect<\/a>. But by understanding where her jealousy comes from allows you both to move forward positively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Talk_about_her_achievements\"><\/span>3. Talk about her achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes we cannot see what is right in front of our eyes. It can take an objective perspective to see the truth. Look at where your sister has overcome difficulties and praise her for what she has achieved. Maybe she just needs some validation from her family to raise her self-worth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Start_spending_more_time_with_your_sister\"><\/span>4. Start spending more time with your sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/friends-talking.jpg\" alt=\"friends talking\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/friends-talking.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/friends-talking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/friends-talking-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People become jealous because they imagine this other person has this amazing life and wants for nothing. By inviting your sister into your life, you can show her that you face the same struggles as she does and that your life is far from perfect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_If_all_else_fails_try_therapy\"><\/span>5. If all else fails, try therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, the jealousy runs so deep that only a trained professional can help. This is, of course, if you can persuade your sister to take part in therapy. Then again, if you feel that you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-you-grew-up-in-a-toxic-family\/\">toxic sister relationship<\/a>, you can always go to a session or two by yourself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jealousy is like poison; it kills everything it comes into contact with. It sucks the joy from a room, it deflates your happiness and fills your life with a sense of failure.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a jealous sister, the reasons can be varied and far-reaching. Talking can be difficult and bring up painful childhood memories, but confronting jealousy is better than having a troubled relationship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jealousy is a toxic emotion. It takes all of a person\u2019s energy and focus, but it doesn\u2019t use it positively. Quite the opposite. Jealousy turns life into a constant competition. It makes people feel worthless or envious. Achievements are questioned; lives are compared against others. 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