I was literally just talking to someone comfortably on a 1-1 basis. I asked them how they were doing and they were telling me, I suddenly felt self conscious as I began to compare their life to my own. 

I knew this wasn’t what I should do. 
I knew that I want to focus on what they’re telling me and feel happy for them and support them and care for them. 

But I just didn’t know how to communicate it! 

Every time I typed and retyped a message it would be something to the effect of ‘from where I’m standing, that’s great. Real happy for you’ but I just couldn’t budge that ridiculous perception. I couldn’t say/do what I wanted to which was just listen to them talk about themselves and learn more about them. 

I hope DBT helps with this because it sucks.