I find myself constantly comparing my life to a close friend’s. Instead of feeling inspired by his progress, I often feel threatened by it. When he starts putting in effort and improving, I’m caught off guard - almost shocked - and I think, “How is HE of all people surpassing me? I thought i was better than him” I’ve realized that part of my identity was tied to us being on the same level. I was comfortable when we were equal. His growth now feels like it destabilizes something in me, like it challenges how I see myself. I don’t want to feel this way anymore. I want to focus on my own path without feeling insecure or threatened by someone else’s progress. I want to let go of this attachment to comparison, but I’m not sure how. submitted by /u/Mediocre-Astronaut44
Originally posted by u/Mediocre-Astronaut44 on r/AskMen
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