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  • Why Can’t I Be Happy When My Friends Are Winning at Life?

    Why Can’t I Be Happy When My Friends Are Winning at Life?

    We’ve all been in this situation before. A friend shares good news, like “I got my dream job”, “I’m moving to Italy” or “I’m engaged”, and there’s a celebratory embrace. But within seconds, behind the veil, that inner voice takes the microphone and squashes the moment, yelling, “but what about me?” The mind quickly scrambles…