I value my friends' opinions very much, and I often turn to them when I’m feeling down. But no matter how much I respect them as individuals, I have always tried to avoid the habit of comparing my love life to theirs. Not only do I not want admiration to lead to jealousy, but I also don’t want to find myself feeling smug about an issue they're dealing with. However, I’m sure some people use a comparison with their friends to get them motivated or avoid making a similar mistake. What about you? Where do you stand when it comes to making comparisons between your and your friends’ romantic lives?











Honestly, it makes me feel bad. My husband and I have been together for a long time and we have a VERY good relationship. We don't really compare ourselves to others too often, but I know others compare themselves to us. (I probably sound so conceited right now...). Our lines of communication are very open, we rarely fight and are still just as in love as we were (alllmost) ten years ago. I feel extremely fortunate because I know we are not the norm. I know others look at us and want what we have, and I sincerely hope they are able to find it.
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