Just to rant .. Sometimes I feel that maybe I shouldn't browse through Facebook Too much. I often think that other people's lives are so much better than mine ; I know I shouldn't feel this way but i should be grateful for all that I have but I jus can't help but feel that Way:( For example , I saw on Facebook that my fren's hubby bought her flowers on Mother's Day to thank her for taking care of the children. My heart was discouraged when I didn't receive such appreciation from my hubby . Or their kids surprised their Mom with some Mother's Day gift .. sigh .. I know it is not healthy to compare but I jus can't help feeling this way whenever I browse through Facebook. Anybody feel the same way as I do ? Or am I the odd one out?

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Hey mummy, don't be discouraged! Like what some mummies have replied, people usually only share the good things on social media - the pretty photos, the proud moments etc. I'm guilty of thinking about the same - that people's lives are better than mine. Most of my friends (I'm 21) have free use over their money, they're always posting about going overseas and travelling with other friends. I also see many other mummies who have great husbands or the financial capacity to always be travelling with their kids too, and it can get upsetting! But on the other hand, we should also be thankful and grateful for what we have :) I may not have a husband/spouse (am a single mum), but I have a very empathic mummy's boy. I may not be earning as much as those who travel very often, but I'm able to work freelance and have better control over my time to balance between self-care, work and spending time with my son! If they get too negative for you, the simplest thing you can do is just to unfollow them - in fact, you can unfollow someone on Facebook without removing them from your friend's list :) It's the same with friends, if things get too hard for you to communicate (especially when there are parents who don't have the same lifestyle or understanding as you), just limit your contact to what's healthy!

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