How to deal with being the "poor" family

[Anonymous]

This is really silly in light of the fact that given the state of the rest of the world and even the U.S., we are extremely lucky.

Graduate degrees
HHI of 300k+

A cute designer puppy
An apartment in a desirable location
Nice international trips

But sometimes, the envy bug bites. Both DH and I have siblings and friends who, for one reason or the other, seems to be a few steps higher than us on the socioeconomic scale. DH's sister married a wealthy investment banker and they live a very flashy instagram perfect life. My sister also married a rich guy and seems to have everything I have but a higher end version of it.

Meanwhile all of our friends are also well to do. Most come from family wealth so their lives get cushier as we get older.

How do you keep envy in check?

I know I am very blessed but...sometimes, I'd like to feel like the top dog instead of the bottom one!

[Anonymous]

5 out of 5 for troll effort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is really silly in light of the fact that given the state of the rest of the world and even the U.S., we are extremely lucky.

Graduate degrees
HHI of 300k+

A cute designer puppy
An apartment in a desirable location
Nice international trips

But sometimes, the envy bug bites. Both DH and I have siblings and friends who, for one reason or the other, seems to be a few steps higher than us on the socioeconomic scale. DH's sister married a wealthy investment banker and they live a very flashy instagram perfect life. My sister also married a rich guy and seems to have everything I have but a higher end version of it.

Meanwhile all of our friends are also well to do. Most come from family wealth so their lives get cushier as we get older.

How do you keep envy in check?

I know I am very blessed but...sometimes, I'd like to feel like the top dog instead of the bottom one!

GFY

Your puppy deserves a nicer dog mom.

[Anonymous]

It’s really hard to feel sorry for you. 300k Hhi is astronomical. It sounds like you aren’t truly grateful for what you have.

I would start a gratitude journal and write down 3 things every night before bed.

[Anonymous]

Have you thought about getting your puppy into underground dog fighting? I heard you can make a lot of money on rare breeds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is really silly in light of the fact that given the state of the rest of the world and even the U.S., we are extremely lucky.

Graduate degrees
HHI of 300k+

A cute designer puppy
An apartment in a desirable location
Nice international trips

But sometimes, the envy bug bites. Both DH and I have siblings and friends who, for one reason or the other, seems to be a few steps higher than us on the socioeconomic scale. DH's sister married a wealthy investment banker and they live a very flashy instagram perfect life. My sister also married a rich guy and seems to have everything I have but a higher end version of it.

Meanwhile all of our friends are also well to do. Most come from family wealth so their lives get cushier as we get older.

How do you keep envy in check?

I know I am very blessed but...sometimes, I'd like to feel like the top dog instead of the bottom one!

Get back to us when all of you are in your 60s and 70s. By then, you'll see that no one gets a perfect, charmed life.

[Anonymous]

Troll score: 4/10.

You can do better than this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s really hard to feel sorry for you. 300k Hhi is astronomical. It sounds like you aren’t truly grateful for what you have.

I would start a gratitude journal and write down 3 things every night before bed.

+1

[Anonymous]

Come hang out with me. I only make $75K and shop at the goodwill. You'll feel rich and superior again.

[Anonymous]

Is your life really this sad that you need to make this post so people will tell you how good you have it? I mean this post is new levels of pathetic that I havent seen on DCUM. I'm thoroughly disgusted by OP and think she is a terrible excuse for human being. Utterly revolting.

[Anonymous]

Just today, I found out that one friend was violently assaulted (an apparent gay bashing) and is in hospital, I sent another friend a pizza because she doesn't have enough money for groceries, and a third friend found out that her husband has been sexting with minors.

All of these people are kind, educated and work hard.

Get some perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Troll score: 4/10.

You can do better than this.

Eh I Bet OP is real. Some people are truly dumb, vapid, and shallow and all they care about is comparing themselves to others. It's embarrassing really and OP should be ashamed of herself

[Anonymous]

You lost me at cute designer dog.

[Anonymous]

Nobody says they have a designer puppy. Nobody. But nice try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody says they have a designer puppy. Nobody. But nice try.

People do when their money is literally all they have going for them. I have a family member like this. Not a smart brain cell in her body and everything is about money, appearance, and looks.