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Backstabbing sis.(Ask Cosmo Anything)(Brief Article)

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| November 01, 2003 | Kurtz, Irma | COPYRIGHT 2003 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A few months ago, my sister got divorced and had no one to turn to. I invited her out with my friends and me, and pretty soon, she was part of the group. The next thing I knew, she was dating my ex-boyfriend. She's my sister and my best friend, so I let it go. But recently, she's been badmouthing me. Luckily, I have loyal friends who have clued me in to my sister's bad behavior. I've tried to talk to her about it, but she shows no remorse. I don't know why she insists on being so mean when I've been nothing but loving toward her. How can I put an end to it?

Basically, your sister has a serious case of envy. Maybe she's jealous of you for reasons that go all the way back to your childhood. Or perhaps it's because you've been out having a good time while she's been suffering. The good news: Her envy can pass. Next to bereavement, divorce is often considered the most traumatic experience in a person's life, so your sister's emotions are probably still in ...

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