Short answer: congratulate them if you want to, then leave the photos. Their couple is not a report card on you.
Glad, and not finished with yourself
"You can be happy for them and still wish it were you." Let both feelings be here for a moment. You do not have to perform only the glad one in private.
"I can celebrate them without turning it on myself." Put the phone down while you finish this cup. "Someone else's love is not a lack in your worth." Leave the photos. You can be glad and done.
If the group chat keeps going
"Their good news does not shrink your life." Leave the group chat for an hour. "You can want your own life without wanting theirs." Step away from the photos for tonight. Wanting your own person later is allowed. Auditing your worth against their caption is optional, and you can skip it.
Claire is a wellness and organization tool. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not promise a partner.
Common questions
Can I be happy for them and jealous at the same time?
Yes. You can be happy for them and still wish it were you. Both feelings can be here for a moment.
Does their relationship say something about my timeline?
Someone else's milestone does not make your life late. Their good news does not shrink your life.
What should I do with the photos?
Leave the photos. You can be glad and done. Someone else's love is not a lack in your worth.
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