In families where one sibling excels while the other struggles to measure up, a precarious balance of pride and pressure emerges. The successful sibling often bears the weight of parental expectations, their achievements becoming a benchmark against which the average sibling is incessantly measured. Despite their own accomplishments, the average sibling finds themselves trapped in a cycle of comparison and perceived inadequacy.
On r/AskIndia, people have been discussing about having successful siblings. While some have been struggling with self-confidence issues, facing constant pressure and comparisons from their family members, others expressed how they are genuinely happy that their siblings are doing well.
Here’s a look at some of the reactions online:
Despite the hardships, there’s a common thread of resilience as the ‘other’ siblings strive to carve out their own identity and value.