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Marie asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 1 decade ago

adult sibling rivalry? low self esteem?

I'm going to try to make this short but give enough info. I'm 24 when I was younger I had a very talented, thin, intelligent older sister. (top of her class, skater) 6 yrs older than me. I had a very low self esteem growing up. I avoided all types of competition, always on a diet (since 12±) When I turned 15 she moved away and pursued skating prof. through the last 9 years I've matured, gained confidence, I have a GREAT job, lots of friends, attractive. (I really don't have a reason to have low self esteem - and didn't until she came home) At first things were fine, she didn't have friends here so I took her out with me, I've kinda lost the "only daughter/sister" spot I held in the fam for the past 9 yrs - which was expected, but now she's getting a job at my work. I feel like the insecure 12 yr old all over. She's a great sister and I love her and realize none of this is her fault or intentional. It's effected so many areas of my life and I know I need to deal with it, but how?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    try not to let the old you, come creeping back. it's hard to break old habits. but, it can be done. don't look at all the negatives of your younger years, but look at all you accomplished because of them. you were even mature enough to take her under your wing when she came back into your life. that's wonderful! you should feel so proud. it was YOU who helped her to get her job, at that point of time, you just wanted to help her. that's love. now, you are scared because you think she will top you all over again. try not to let that demon get into your head. sure, there's always competition with sisters, that's normal, just realize it as competition with no meaness intended. you could not have NOT loved her with all you have done with her coming back into your world. so, don't get scared with your thoughts. that's all they are - THOUGHTS. just stay focused on your life - keep doing what you've been doing and you'll find your sister coming back does not change YOU - YOU are the only person that can change you. so keep up the good work - you've done great so far - any sister should be glad to have your there.

  • 1 decade ago

    Keep focusing on the things you have accomplished since she's been gone. It sounds like you have really developed into a great young lady--talented, good job, lots of friends! Focus on what you do have, and keep developing your skills and talents. Not to be competitive with your sister, but just to better yourself. You've seen how far you've come and what your efforts have accomplished.

    Don't give up doing what you did before your sister came back.

    Always stay close with your sister and be a good friend to her. She may be looking to you for advice, since you have been at your job longer. But don't get upset when she does something well.

    You'll probably always feel like you have to prove yourself and work extra hard to stand next to her, but keep in mind that doing this in the past made you a better person.

    Just keep any nastiness out (it sounds like it hasn't been a problem before) and it will be a healthy competition. As long as you can laugh together and stay friends, you should be OK.

    Be inspired by her greatness, not envious. You can even ask her for pointers, advice sometimes. that always makes people feel good. And then offer her some advice too, then she'll know that you are an adult too, and not just her little sister that needs help.

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like a little insecurity on your part. Thoughts of the past are coming to mind. Just remind yourself that you are happy with the woman you have become and what's past is past. Im sure that your sister would want you to feel that way too

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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