Recently, my best friend announced on social media that she is pregnant. When I saw that, I felt a sense of jealousy inside me. I tell myself, 'I want it too, but I'm not ready yet.' How should I handle this, or was it a natural reaction?
A friend of mine also announced it on social media without telling anyone close to them. At first, I found it strange, but then I thought everyone has their own preference. However, being jealous is a bit interesting, of course.
So is this jealousy only about pregnancy? Or are there other things you think about your friend in general?
It can actually be a bit general. I have the feeling that in the past, they always used to do some things ahead of me.
@soncaykaldi I don’t think it’s just a matter of preference. Sharing something so personal on social media seems strange from the start. Doing it without directly telling anyone is even weirder 😬
Announcing something like pregnancy on social media isn't actually a new thing. But experiencing feelings of jealousy in this way is normal as well. It might be helpful to reflect a bit on your own readiness for such situations.
I never share things like this, it seems silly to me.
@camkenari it may seem silly to you, but I don’t understand why you would judge someone else’s emotional moment like that. Let people live how they want to be happy 🙄
I think you should congratulate your friend and move on. Feelings of jealousy are normal, but don’t dwell on it too much.
