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[TwinkleStar]

May, you've already found the bright side of the situation, and that's 90% of the LIW-itis battle!

My wonderful little brother just found the most amazing diamond for his gf (E-F, VS quality). Super lively, looks amazing underneath the IS, great size.

I'm so happy for him but have to admit I'm a little jealous. Sorry if that sounds awful.

 

[4ever]

That's not awful TwinkleStar, the closer they are to you sometimes the more it stings.

 

[TwinkleStar]

Thanks, 4ever!! You're totally right - it stings. I am really happy for him and excited to get a sister-in-law when he proposes, but there's still a little part of me that wishes I could be at that stage, too. Thanks for the great support!

 

[FuturePsyD]

May, you've already found the bright side of the situation, and that's 90% of the LIW-itis battle!

My wonderful little brother just found the most amazing diamond for his gf (E-F, VS quality). Super lively, looks amazing underneath the IS, great size.

I'm so happy for him but have to admit I'm a little jealous. Sorry if that sounds awful.

Congrats to your brother!!! But you are certainly not alone in the jealousy department. When my older brother was ring shopping for his now wife, it made me a bit jealous because I knew that my day was a long ways off. That was approximately 7 years ago. I was thrilled for him and it was just such a beautiful process and I knew his then gf was going to be so happy. He took her to Europe and proposed there, super romantic. But we are only human and we look forward to our own special day when we see those close to us enjoying the moment!

We will have our special day soon, I'm sure!!

 

[TwinkleStar]

Thanks, PsyD!!

I'm very excited for them! Of course, I've got the wheels spinning in my head, and Valentine's Day IS coming up, so...could be as soon as then!

Your brother's story sounds so romantic and very special! I love how even with our human flaws, we can still be so happy for other people. I know that our siblings will be just as happy for us when it's our turn. Lots of dust to everyone!