The Green-Eyed Monster: Jealous of My Friend's Family Dynamics​

I've always struggled with jealousy when it comes to my friend's family. Before I met her, I had no idea that parents could have such a warm and open relationship with their children. It never occurred to me that sharing funny or interesting things with my parents would actually elicit a response. After each semester, she can't wait to go home, where her parents support her hobbies and passions. Meanwhile, when I share my plans to work part-time to save money for travel, my parents criticize me for being irresponsible, not knowing how to manage money, and being ungrateful. They insist that a "good" child should willingly spend money on them. But here's the thing: have they ever stopped to think about how much they've invested in me? Their expectations seem one-sided, and it hurts. #FamilyDynamics #Jealousy #ParentChildRelationship #SupportiveParents #UngratefulChild