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“Is It Healthy to Compete for Attention from Family or Society?”
Story: Meenakshi grew up in a traditional Marathi household, where expectations ran high, and the concept of competition was ingrained in her from a young age. It wasn’t just about being the best at school or excelling in her career—it was about earning the approval of her family, her relatives, and society at large. The comparison with her cousins, especially her cousin Tanvi, had always been a constant source of stress for her. In Meenakshi’s household, her parents, while loving, always subtly compared her to her cousin Tanvi. Tanvi was the model child in the family—her career was thriving, she had a successful marriage, and even her fashion sense was…