My husband and I have been friends with a couple for 5 years. We are all around our mid to late 20’s.
I get jealous of them because they have new SUVs, they have two children, and they buy nice stuff all of the time.
I am especially jealous of their house, it is bigger than mine and way nicer!
The wife recently told me that they are in major debt and literally everything they have is on loans.
She said they are “house poor” because of their monthly loan payments.
My husband and I have everything paid off except our house, and that will be paid off in 10 months.
I know I should be happy because we will never have money problems, but I feel jealous that they have nicer things than us.
We are planning to have our first child and if we stay modest then we can keep our financial freedom even with children.
Why can’t I be happy with 3 bedroom, 3 bath house?!
How can I be happy with what I have and not be jealous of my friends?
2006-09-20
06:51:09
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