Hi everyone!

My GF (I’m a girl too) is a lowkey celeb and her career is booming right now. Of course, I’m really proud of her and I love to see her flourish. She’s an amazing person and she has always been very good to me.

However, increasingly we’re going to events together where she’s the star and I’m the relatively invisible +1 next to her. All eyes are on her at those events. And of course that’s normal when you’re accompanying someone to an event that she’s invited to. 

Lately I’ve been feeling worse and worse about going to these events and mingling with other famous people that are only interested in fame and knowing famous people. The other day I even for a full-fledged panic attack. I feel bitter and sad about not being seen, I think as it reminds me of how I’ve felt when I was young and didn’t feel seen by my parents.

My girlfriend says I don’t have to accompany her to all events but I know most people go there as a couple and I don’t want to let her down.

In fact, I feel even worse because I just want to be happy for her and let her take the spotlight, without feeling so insecure and focused on own lack of visibility.

Any suggestions?