A quick note: I'm aware of SE's position on this, which is that this isn't an issue since "nothing can truly be erased from the Internet". I'm holding off on posting a self-answer because I want to see if someone else can phrase it better, and provide a community stance on this. I'm posting...

My presence reminds her of how everything works out for me, whereas she struggles despite putting in her best. It’s true: Her major is less employable, and she has not found a job, whereas it’s very easy for me. If she simply had low self-esteem, I could read one of the many other answers here. ...

I often being asked by my friends to give my honest opinion about their actions or opinions about something they did as part as their hobby(pictures, songs etc). If I place myself on their side, I don't want to hear any criticism from my friend, because I can get it from strangers, forums, spec...