My identical twin sister is prettier, more popular, and more embarassing, about 10 pounds skinnier than I am. I hate myself, my life, and the way I look. My parents treasure her because she is so skinny, blonde, and goddess looking. I don't know how to be happy with myself and my looks. Advice?
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I feel your pain, although my sister was not my twin but 2 years younger than me. It really sucked, I felt she should have lived in my shadows but that was never the case, she was always one up on me. Still is, but I have learned how to get over it and move on. I realized that at some point in life we were not going to be "the girls" anymore and we would become our very own seperate entities. So I just worked harder for that. I still love and adore my sister, but our jealousy led to a lot of not so good things and at one point turmoiled our relationship. Don't let that happen. Be your own person and find your own strengths and excel on them.
And just as a note from your comment, you said that you are identical sisters, and she is goddess looking, you are only 10 pounds heavier sweetie, I bet you are gorgeous yourself! Don't be so hard on yourself. Good luck and keep your chin up.
Personally I don't think that you should compete with your sister ( instead the complete opposite ) , not only that but you'll grow into your own skin or identity so you don't have to worry much about that ( including your parents favoritism on her , just because she's the favorite doesn't make you or mean that you are worthless ) .
And don't be so hard on your sister , you may miss out on the important things in your relanthioship ...
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Study harder than her , if it's one thing that you could outwitch ( her ) , it's definitely intelligence ( aka smarts ) .
If you really want to lose weight , talk to her , maybe she could give you some really good advice ( unless she doesn't work out ) , then you could ask for a professional's help .
Change Your Look
Go for the '' ethnic style '' ( darker hair --- preferably dark brown or black --- , exotic dance moves , different accent and clothes ) , ex : Arabian , Indian , Hebrew , Asian , Latino and many others .
And remember you are beautiful no matter what they say .
Good Luck
Everysingle person is an individual. Every single person has their own talents. Go to an adult that you trust, either your parents, someone from your church, or a friend's parent. Tell them how you feel. Letting it out on the computer may not be enough for you. Sometimes you need to let it out.
What things do you like to do? Dancing and singing for me make me feel beautiful. If you like to paint, use that as a get-away from your life. Or anything else.
You could also try to get closer with your sister. Tell her how you feel. Maybe you've just grown apart from her and all you need is for her to be a friend.
Tell someone how you feel. It worked for me. ~isa
Embrace who you are. Perhaps you will blossom after she's peaked. Her life is good in highschool but that doesnt mean the rest of her life is perfect. When she screws up and disappoints them, you will show your parents what a good daughter is.
She may have looks now and your parents favoritism. Your life may be more meaningful than hers. You will blossom and be very beautiful as well too. Not just physically but as a person too.
Don't worry about competing for attention with your sister. Just be yourself and develop your own unique style. Who cares if your ten lbs heavier then her, that is nothing to fret or be upset about. Just learn to accept yourself for who you are. We all have limitations in this life.