To constantly compare ourselves with others, producing unwanted thoughts and feelings that drive us to depression, consumption, anxiety, and all-around joyous discontent. Coined by Paul Angone on allgroanup.com and in his book 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.
ObsessiveComparison Disorder is the smallpox of our generation. 9 out of 10 doctors agree this disorder is the leading cause of eating a whole sleeve of Oreo’s while watching Real Housewives of OC.
The comparison of your relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend to the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. Using his lyrics as guidelines, the seriousness of your relationship can be easily determined.
Jen: Do you think Joe is serious about our relationship?
Julia: I don't know- You should try using the Grenade Comparison.
Jen: Good idea! Do you think he would he jump in front of a train for me?
Julia: I don't think so. You guys have just been hooking up. I wonder if Kyle would catch a grenade for me- we have been together for two years.
The mind game, often brought up unintentionally by your friends, where you begin comparing yourself to your boyfriend or girlfriend's ex. Often occurs when someone says something about you that is extremely similar to the ex or a trait completely opposite of you that you're jealous of.
Guy 1: My girlfriend and I got into fight cause she was texting her ex tonight, what's he got that I don't?
Guy 2: Dude, don't play the comparison game, you'll probably lose.
Girl 1: Oh, him and his ex-girlfriend used to always make sushi together, too!
Girl 2: Thanks for starting another round of the comparison game, bitch.