Is my family jealous?

Question

I recently spent 2 months in Japan for my job as part of training for management so that I could be promoted in the future.
However, I had this trip of a lifetime and my wife does not want to hear about it since I got back(She read stuff on the net and thought she knew it all, but did not go there) I learned a lot and great experiences there. Also my i-laws could care less and my side of the family also does not care. they do want to see photos or anything, they said they are too busy to care.

But if any of them went there, I would want to hear their stories.
Anyways, why is my family not happy for my success?

Answer 1

i am happy for you!!! wish i could have gone with you:) i think your family is jealous, but in the normal family way. you are moving up in a way that is clearly not something they normally experience. they think if they ignore your success then it means nothing is changing and they are not losing you. so be patient don't flaunt new knowledge (it may seem like bragging)and just do the things you use to with them without bring up your new experiences. but think about this as for your wife while she may not be jealous, your new successes may make her feel that you are out growing her (how could she put that feeling in to words) that you will want to be with people who are more like you now (successful, professional, world travelers). this would be a good time for you to take a reality check, this is your life. you married your wife, told her you loved her, and promised to stay by her, as she did you. if you are not a liar, this is the time to reassure her of all the reasons you loved her then and now. in time, when she feels secure she will be open to all you have experienced and see your success as a shared one. if that time is sooner than later can i suggest doing a romantic weekend where you revisit special spots from the past, and then you could show her some places in town that have Japanese art (park or museum) and food :)

Answer 2

Jealousy in the mind of your family members would have arisen if they too tried in the past to go to Japan but could not succeed.Since that was not the case,it is simply their bloated ego that is coming in the way . They are unable to hear from you even any description about the tour because they are not able to bear it.
If you are more successful in your life, members of the family are expected to rejoice. If they react otherwise, something is seriously wrong with them.

Answer 3

They really said they are to busy to care and don’t want to see any pictures? It sounds like your family either needs to grow up or they are not very proud of you or your career of choice.

Answer 4

I think dey are happiee,but jus too busy.Dey are ur family,dey kare for u.