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How to handle jealousy during friends' milestone celebrations

I realize I've been avoiding my best friend's wedding planning conversations because I'm secretly jealous and I hate myself for it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The shadow emotions that arise during others' joy reveal uncomfortable truths about our own unmet longings.

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“Where Are You with Festivals and celebrations?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.